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Fluffy Campfire Bread

Fluffy campfire bread made like stick bread: golden, spiraled dough roasted over open coals for a crusty exterior and fluffy interior. Break a warm loaf open to see the tender center around the roasted stick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fluffy campfire bread
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour All-purpose flour for the dough base.
  • 2 tsp baking powder Leavening for a fluffy interior.
  • 0.5 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp sugar Adds a light sweetness and browning.
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted Use melted butter for tenderness and golden crust.
  • 0.75 cup milk Bring together into a soft, pliable dough.
  • 1 Roasting sticks Choose sturdy roasting sticks sized for 8 portions.

Method
 

Mix the dough
  1. In a large zip-top bag, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
  2. Add melted butter and milk to the bag, seal it, and knead until a single dough forms with no dry pockets.
Shape and wrap
  1. Divide the dough into 8 portions of equal size.
  2. Roll each portion into a long rope and wrap it around the end of a roasting stick so it spirals evenly.
Roast over coals
  1. Hold each stick-bread loaf over campfire coals and rotate constantly while roasting for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Slide the bread off the stick and serve warm.

Notes

For best texture, keep the coals medium-hot and maintain constant rotation so the spiral browns without burning before the center cooks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days; rewarm over low heat or briefly toast for a crisper exterior. Freezing is yes—cool completely, freeze airtight up to 2 months, and rewarm until hot. Dietary swap: use plant-based butter and a dairy-free milk (1:1) to keep the loaf fluffy.