Warm, soft and puffy with a golden and crisp exterior, the Navajo fry bread recipe is a beloved treat with a complex history.

In a cast-iron pan, braiser or frying pan with raised edges ... Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature, with bread.

For the soda bread, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas ... Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Add the potato farls, in batches, and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side ...

WHITE CENTER, Wash — They may be puffy and light but fry bread actually has a dark history dating back to when Native Americans were put on reservations and given government rations for food.

Everything is done in one pan for this breakfast — first the bread, then the cheese to melt on top, then fried tomato and an egg to crown it. Often, there is joy to be had in the simplest things.