Campfire Biscuits

Cowboy campfire biscuits are different to the teatime staple South Africans love. American biscuits are a savoury bread item, similar to a bread roll. They are known as ‘quick breads’ as they do not need time to rise, and use self-raising flour or baking powder instead of yeast. These campfire biscuits are baked in a large pot over the fire and pulled apart to share.

You will need:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ cups milk

To make campfire biscuits

1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix in the butter and milk until combined. Knead briefly and roll on a flat surface until about 2cm thick.
2. Shape into rounds or cut biscuits using a round cutter until all the dough is used.
3. Arrange biscuits in a greased cast iron pot. Put the lid on and place coals over the top.
4. Cook until browned – about 10 minutes.
5. Serve with your main meal, or as a snack with butter or honey.