Biscuits, Cornbread & More
Your grill is capable of far more than just searing steaks; it is an incredible outdoor oven. Baking on a Grill adds a layer of rustic, wood-fired flavor that your kitchen range simply cannot replicate. From fluffy smoked biscuits to the perfect crust on cast-iron skillet bread, these recipes prove that baking outdoors is easy and rewarding.
Whether you are using a Traeger, a charcoal grill, or even a gas grill, I will show you how to turn that metal box into a baking machine for superior baked goods.
Diva’s 3 Rules for Outdoor Baking
Master Indirect Heat
You cannot bake directly over the fire. That burns the bottom before the middle is done. Always set up for indirect heat, push the coals to one side or turn off the middle burners, to create a convection oven effect.
Cast Iron is King
A cast-iron skillet is the best tool for this job. It regulates heat evenly and protects your dough from scorching. Plus, serving Cornbread on Traeger straight from the skillet looks fantastic on the table.
Keep the Smoke Clean
You want a hint of wood flavor, not a heavy blanket of ash. If you are baking something delicate like biscuits or pie, ensure your fire is burning clean and thin. Heavy white smoke will make your bread taste bitter.
Diva’s 3 Rules for Outdoor Baking
RECIPES
Perfect Pairings
Perfect Pairings
Fresh bread is the ultimate sidekick. Use these rolls to sop up the juices from my Pork recipes or serve a slice of cornbread alongside a spicy bowl of chili made with Beef. And since every good bread needs a kick, try mixing some spices from Rubs & Sauces into your butter for a custom spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you bake bread on a grill?
How to bake cornbread in a smoker?
How do I bake on a gas grill without burning the bottom?
Do I need to adjust baking times for the grill?
What wood is best for baking?
Turn Off the Oven and Head Outside
Why heat up the kitchen when you can bake under the open sky? Once you taste the difference a little wood fire makes in your dough, you will be looking for excuses to bake outside year-round.
Try the skillet cornbread tonight and let me know how that crust turns out!