Procedure
Mix
- Mix everything together to get a coarse texture.
- Keep in refrigerator until leaving for camping/backpacking trip.
- Divide into 2–4 cup portions in baggies or other container for convenient use.
Biscuits
- Mix 2 cups mix with ½ cup water, milk, or condensed milk to use.
- Knead gently for no more than 5 times, or biscuits will be tough.
- Roll out about ¾ inches or 2 centimeters thick.
- Cut into biscuit-size circles.
- Place in preheated Dutch oven, starting at the wall and working toward the center.
- Replace lid, turning about ⅛ turn for a good fit.
- If heat is right, biscuits will be done in about 15 minutes; if browned in 10 minutes or less, the centers may not be done.
Notes, tips, and variations
- About 2 cups of mix will pretty well fill a 12 inch Dutch oven.
- Place a few more coals or charcoal briquettes on lid than beneath it.
- Preheat Dutch oven until lightly smoking; a moistened finger tapped lightly on the metal will sizzle.