Skillet Biscuit Bread

5 from 1 vote

Skillet Biscuit Bread

Skillet Biscuit Bread is, as the name implies, a biscuit. It's just one big biscuit! Fried in a skillet on the stovetop, it's crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. It's delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Baked Goods, Breads

Cuisine: Americana

Servings: servings

Calories: 497kcal

Author: Mary Bryant Shrader

Equipment

1 10" Well-seasoned cast iron skillet You can also use another type of non-stick pan.
1 Large spatula

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tbsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt, fine ground
1 - 1 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Also known as heavy whipping cream or double cream.
2 tbsp Ghee or other fat for frying You can also use alternative fats, such as bacon grease, butter or butter mixed with olive oil, lard, or tallow.

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
Make a well in the dry ingredients, and add 1 cup of the cream.
Mix the dry and wet ingredients together until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is dry, add additional cream up to the remaining half cup.
Place the ghee in a skillet set to medium heat on the stovetop.
While the ghee is melting, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a large biscuit that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the skillet.
Once the ghee is melted, place the shaped dough gently down into the skillet. Using a large spatula can help with this step.
Cover the skillet with a lid that has vents or slightly tilt the lid to allow the steam to escape.
After 15 minutes, check the bread. Make sure that the underside is browning. If the bread appears to be browning too quickly, lower the heat to low. Recover the skillet and allow the bread to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and using a large spatula, flip the bread over and allow the underside to turn golden brown. This can take approximately 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and transfer the biscuit to a serving plate using a large spatula. Serve while warm by tearing off the desired portions.
You can eat the skillet biscuit bread plain or with various toppings, including butter, honey, or molasses or a combination of butter mixed with honey or molasses. Jam also makes for a tasty topping.
Skillet biscuit bread is best eaten when made, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator well-wrapped for 2 to 3 days, or in the freezer well-wrapped in a freezer-proof bag for 2 to 3 months. Rewarm by placing it in a 200°F (93°C) oven until heated through.

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Notes

Find this recipe and video at https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-skillet-biscuit-bread/

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