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Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe

Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe

I love making this simple Outdoor Boys bread recipe when I want warm homemade bread without using an oven. With basic ingredients like flour, yeast, and water, the dough cooks perfectly in a skillet over a campfire or stove and tastes amazing with honey butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Bread, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Campfire Cooking, Outdoor Cooking
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour Bread flour can also be used
  • 1 cup Warm water About 105–110°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast One packet
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Helps activate yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Oil or melted butter Adds moisture
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for honey butter
  • 2 tablespoons Honey For serving
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional for honey butter

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl or zip-top bag Used to mix and knead dough
  • 1 Spoon or clean hands For mixing dough
  • 1 Cast iron skillet or griddle Best for even heat cooking
  • 1 Heat source Campfire or camping stove
  • 1 Lid or aluminum foil Helps bread cook evenly

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. I start by mixing the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl or zip-top bag. I let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, which means the yeast is active.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe
Step 2:
  1. Next, I add the flour, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture. I mix everything together until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe
Step 3:
  1. I knead the dough for about 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. When I’m outdoors, I often knead the dough inside the bag to keep things cleaner.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe
Step 4:
  1. Then I leave the dough in a warm place for about 30–60 minutes so it can rise. The dough should roughly double in size during this time.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe
Step 5:
  1. After rising, I gently press the dough down and divide it into small portions. I flatten each portion into a round disc so it cooks evenly.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe
Step 6:
  1. I heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little oil or butter. I cook each piece of dough for about 3–5 minutes per side until it becomes golden brown.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe
Step 7:
  1. For the honey butter, I mix the softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. I spread it over the warm bread before serving.
    Outdoor Boys Bread Recipe

Notes

  • I always cook this bread over medium heat instead of high heat, because high flames can burn the outside before the inside cooks.
  • This bread works great on a skillet, griddle, or Dutch oven, depending on what equipment I have available.
  • If I don’t have yeast while camping, I sometimes replace it with baking powder to make a quick flatbread version.