Site last updated: Friday, April 24, 2026

Log In

Reset Password
MENU
Butler County's great daily newspaper

Coffee Can Campfire Bread

1 pound bread dough

Butter or margarine

1 small coffee can

1 large coffee can

After breakfast, when the campfire has burned down to coals, coat the inside of a small coffee can with butter and place dough in it.

Cover with foil and set in a warm spot near the fire. Allow to rise until about double in volume, about 30 minutes. Discard foil.

Line the bottom of a large coffee can with an inch of pebbles to prevent burning.

Set the small can in the large one making sure sides do not touch. Insert the large can into coals, burying about two inches of the bottom.

Cover with foil and poke a few holes for ventilation.

Let bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until brown.

More in Special Sections

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS