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Lila's Fry Bread Adventure

Lila woke up early. Today was a special day. She would cook fry bread with Grandma.

Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious and Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise in the kitchen, morning light streaming in

Lila washed her hands carefully. Grandma smiled and gave her a hug. 'Ready, Lila?'

Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious washing hands, Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise smiling and hugging, morning kitchen

'Yes!' Lila said. 'I’m ready to make the best fry bread ever!'

Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious enthusiastic, speaking to Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise, bright kitchen

Grandma showed Lila the ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, and water.

Ingredients on the kitchen counter, Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise and Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious standing by

Lila mixed the flour, salt, and baking powder in a big bowl.

Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious stirring ingredients in a bowl, focused expression

Grandma added the water, a little at a time. Lila stirred slowly.

Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise pouring water, Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious stirring, kitchen counter

Soon, they had a soft dough. 'Knead it gently,' Grandma said.

Dough in bowl, Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious kneading, Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise instructing

Lila pushed and pulled the dough. It felt soft and warm in her hands.

Close-up of Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious kneading dough, texture visible

Next, they made small balls of dough. Lila flattened them with her fingers.

Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious shaping and flattening dough, hands working on kitchen counter

Grandma heated the oil in a big pan. 'Be careful, it's hot,' she warned.

Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise heating oil, Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious watching attentively, stove visible

Lila put the dough into the pan. It sizzled and puffed up.

Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious frying dough, sizzling sound, pan bubbling

After a few minutes, the fry bread was golden and crispy. 'You did a great job, Lila!'

Finished fry bread, golden brown, Older woman, brown skin, kind eyes, wise praising Young girl, brown skin, dark eyes, curious

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Lila was excited to make fry bread with Grandma?
  • How did Lila feel when her fry bread turned out well? Why?
  • What can you learn from Grandma and Lila’s teamwork?

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