skillet bread

Directions

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   Skillet Bread Source: Chicago Tribune - many years ago Skillet bread has a place in history

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   Cooks who crossed the country in a Conestoga wagon knew how to prepare it whenever they could pull out their fry pans

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   2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter In a large bowl, mix flour, baking

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   Add milk and stir with a wooden spoon (very important for authenticity) until mixture is spongy

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   Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet (cast iron is authentic)

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   Keep heat low and do not brown

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   Be sure butter is evenly spread in pan

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   Add batter and cook 15 minutes or until bottom side is golden brown