quick skillet bread

Long Island, NY
Updated on Jul 30, 2010

I just tried this recipe yesterday and it was great! Its from a food friend named Knoxcop. She is a master baker, so I knew the recipe would be delicious! This bread would be perfect to use with biscuits and gravy! You can add any topping you like! I added crispy fried smoked pork pieces!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil + 1 tbls. butter or bacon fat
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk-don't use lowfat-you're needing high fat here
  • about 1 cup of toppings-optional

How To Make quick skillet bread

  • Step 1
    In a heavy 12 inch skillet (prefer non stick) heat 1 tablespoon of your fat.
  • Step 2
    Sift flour, soda and salt together.
  • Step 3
    Quickly stir in buttermilk until just moistened.
  • Step 4
    Place batter into the melted fat, spreading batter across pan.
  • Step 5
    Place lid onto skillet.
  • Step 6
    Cook bread, covered, over low to med heat for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Lift one side of the bread gently, with large turner, and flip. But add remaining Tbls. of oil to skillet before the flip.
  • Step 8
    This is when you add your toppings if desired!
  • Step 9
    Continue to cook other side for 10-12 minutes,
  • Step 10
    Cut into wedges and serve.

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