Campfire Buttermilk Biscuits

A camp Dutch oven is an essential tool for a hearty breakfast by the campfire. These golden buttermilk biscuits are great under gravy, topped with butter and jam or paired with a bowl of chili.

Ingredients

½ cup butter

• 2.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 beaten egg
• ¾ cup buttermilk

¼ cup club soda

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups Bisquick biscuit mix
• ¼ cup melted butter (for top of biscuits)

Directions

1. Grease and heat a Lodge Dutch Oven with 8 coals on the bottom and 17 coals on the top.
2. Combine all ingredients. Knead the dough by hand until smooth. Pat the dough flat to ¾ inch
3. thickness on waxed paper and punch out biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
4. Place biscuits on the bottom of the hot Dutch oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until
5. golden brown. Rotate the oven and lid often to prevent burn spots. Remember, these will

bake from the top down.

1. Remove from heat and brush golden biscuits with ¼ cup melted butter.

Notes

From the Lodge Cast Iron cookbook I picked up during my visit to the Lodge Museum of Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, Tennessee (June 2026). Contributed by Lodge Cast Iron. Recommended cookware: Camp Dutch Oven.