Texas Pan Bread (Pan De Campo)

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   This is from a recipe my grandmother use to make in Texas.

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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   Stir together the dry ingredients.

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   Blend in the butter using a pastry cutter (you can use your fingers) until the mixture is crumbly.

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   Add milk slowly until a soft, not to sticky, ball of dough is formed.

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   Turn the dough out on a floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute.

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   Flatten the ball of dough and roll out into about a 1/2 inch thick round.

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   Place some butter (about a tablespoon) in a cast iron skillet.

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   Place iron skillet in oven just to melt the butter.

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    Remove the iron skillet as soon as the butter melts and swirl the butter to coat the bottom of the pan.

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    Carefully place the dough into the skillet.

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    Bake about 6 minutes, then flip the bread and bake another 6 minutes.

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    Variations: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of bread after flipping. Spread a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon on top after flipping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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