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15 Skillet Bread Recipes You Need to Try Right Now

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Skillet Bread Recipes

Skillet bread recipes are a fantastic way to enjoy homemade bread without needing a fancy oven or bread machine. You can easily create delicious, golden-brown bread right on your stovetop. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, these no-knead and easy-to-follow recipes will inspire you to grab your skillet and start baking.

Skillet bread is perfect for those who love fresh bread but want to skip the fuss of traditional methods. With simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, you’re just a few steps away from enjoying warm, fluffy bread. From classic no-knead options to unique flatbreads, there’s something for everyone, even those who need gluten-free choices.

If you’ve ever wanted to try making your bread but felt intimidated, these recipes will change your mind. With straightforward instructions and minimal ingredients, you’ll discover that making skillet bread is not only achievable but also a fun and rewarding experience.

Cornbread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions


  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet inside to heat.



  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.



  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk and eggs. Add the melted butter slowly while stirring.



  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.



  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the bottom.



  6. Pour out any excess oil, then pour the batter into the hot skillet. Spread evenly.



  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.



  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade cornbread!


Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • Additional flour for rolling
  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add olive oil and warm water. Stir until dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
  4. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into 8-12 equal pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten to about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of oil or butter.
  8. Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm.

Naan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Add the yeast and let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, and milk.
  4. Form the dough: Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients bowl. Pour these into the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until the dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and shiny.
  6. Rest the dough: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the naan: Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball out on a floured surface into 6-7 inch rounds.
  8. Cook the naan: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place a naan in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook for another minute. Repeat with remaining dough.
  9. Finish: Brush each naan with melted butter or ghee if desired. Serve warm.

Focaccia

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dough)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (for skillet)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (for bowl)

Instructions:

  1. Place the flour, salt, and yeast in a food processor. Pulse to combine.
  2. Add 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse until a rough ball of dough forms.
  3. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and cover.
  4. Allow the dough to sit for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  6. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a cast iron skillet. Place the dough ball in the skillet, seam side down.
  7. Press the dough into the skillet so it spreads out.
  8. Make indentations in the dough using your fingers.
  9. Bake the dough for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing and serving.

Bannock

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Oil for greasing

Instructions:


  1. Mix the all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.



  2. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk and melted butter.



  3. Stir the mixture with a fork until a dough begins to form.



  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently about 10 times.



  5. Pat the dough into a flat circle, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.



  6. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat.



  7. Place the dough circle in the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.



  8. Flip the dough and cook for another 10-15 minutes until both sides are nicely browned.



  9. Remove from the skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm with butter or jam.


Tortillas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons oil or softened butter
  • 1 cup water (plus a little more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Stir the mixture with a spoon until a dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  4. Knead the dough a few times until it becomes smooth.
  5. Divide the dough into 12 portions, rolling each into a ball.
  6. Roll each ball into a circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
  7. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook each tortilla in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, until lightly browned.

Pita Bread

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:


  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast fully dissolves.



  2. Add 2½ cups of flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until it forms a rough, sticky dough.



  3. Dust a clean work surface with a bit of flour. Knead the dough lightly for about 2 minutes until smooth.



  4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Knead again for another 2 minutes.



  5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1½ hours until it doubles in size.



  6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside) or prepare a hot cast iron skillet.



  7. Once the dough has risen, divide it into small balls. Roll each ball into a flat, circular shape.



  8. Carefully place the rolled dough onto the hot baking surface or skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until puffed and slightly browned.


Enjoy your homemade pita bread with your favorite fillings or dips!

Scones

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup lard or butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or currants

Instructions:

  1. Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over low heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the lard or butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. Drizzle in honey and add milk, mixing to form a dough.
  5. If using, add raisins or currants now.
  6. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth.
  7. Divide the dough in half, roll each half, and cut into quarters.
  8. Cook on the preheated skillet until brown on both sides.

Soda Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg

Instructions


  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).



  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.



  3. Work in the butter using your fingers or a fork until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.



  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together.



  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.



  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a disc.



  7. Place the dough disc into a preheated cast iron skillet.



  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is firm and golden brown.


Skillet Biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease an 8 or 9-inch cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to work the butter in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the milk, being careful not to overmix. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a disk.
  6. Place the dough disk into the prepared skillet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm, fluffy skillet biscuits!

Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 465°F (240°C). Place a clean cast iron skillet inside to heat up.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  5. Carefully take the hot skillet out of the oven and add a little butter to coat the bottom and sides.
  6. Pour the pancake batter into the skillet and spread it evenly.
  7. If desired, sprinkle fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the batter.
  8. Carefully return the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the pancake is golden brown and cooked through.

Enjoy your delicious oven-baked skillet pancake! Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Crepes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Extra butter or oil for the skillet

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and swirl to cover the bottom.
  6. Cook for 20-30 seconds, until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden.
  7. Flip the crepe and cook for another 7-10 seconds.
  8. Transfer to a plate and stack while you cook the remaining batter.

Frybread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Slowly add warm water while stirring until the dough comes together.
  3. Knead the dough a few times until smooth.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of golf balls.
  5. Flatten each ball into a disk, about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Place the dough disks in the hot oil.
  8. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

English Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 15 minutes until bubbly and foamy.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, beaten egg, and sour cream with the flour.
  3. Mix until a dough forms; it should be soft but not sticky.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 ½ hours in a warm place.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness. Use a round cutter to make disks.
  6. Prepare a griddle or cast iron skillet and heat to medium/medium-low (about 325°F).
  7. Place the dough disks on the hot pan. Cook for 7-10 minutes on the first side.
  8. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
  9. Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack.

Enjoy your homemade English muffins!

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