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Fluffy Campfire Bread

Fluffy campfire bread, also known as stick bread or bannock, is made by wrapping dough around roasting sticks and roasting over coals until golden. Expect a crusty exterior with a fluffy interior—break one open to see the airy center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Wet ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 0.75 cup milk
For roasting
  • 8 Roasting sticks Use sturdy roasting sticks sized for wrapping one portion of dough each.

Method
 

Mix the dough
  1. In a large zip-top bag, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined. Use a quick shake so no streaks of sugar or baking powder remain.
  2. Add the melted butter and milk to the bag, seal it, and knead until the dough forms. Knead until the dough looks cohesive and no dry flour pockets are visible.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 portions. Lightly roll each portion between your hands to keep the dough from sticking.
Wrap and roast over coals
  1. Roll each portion into a long rope and wrap it around the end of a roasting stick. Leave a little overlap so the dough stays attached as it cooks.
  2. Hold the stick over campfire coals and rotate constantly for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Watch for deep golden color and a set center with no doughy spots.
Serve
  1. Slide the bread off the stick and serve warm. Pair it with butter, jam, or honey right away for the best crust and soft interior.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the flames low and roast over steady coals, rotating constantly to prevent scorching before the inside cooks through. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and rewarm briefly; freezing is possible for up to 1 month, though the texture is best fresh. For a dietary swap, use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk to keep the same method and fluffy crumb.