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It’s simple, hearty, and packed with Southern soul. Whether you grew up on this or are just discovering it, this is the kind of recipe that never lets you down.

Paw Paw’s Pone Bread

It’s simple, hearty, and packed with Southern soul. Whether you grew up on this or are just discovering it, this is the kind of recipe that never lets you down.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cups self-rising flour
  • - 1 tbsp vegetable oil Wesson or similar
  • - ¾ to 1 cup buttermilk
  • - Butter or bacon grease for greasing the skillet
  • - 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cast iron skillet or flat baking sheet
  • Spoon or hands for mixing
  • - Pastry brush (optional)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour and oil in a bowl. Gradually stir in buttermilk until a wet dough forms. Adjust texture as needed.
  3. Grease a cast iron skillet or baking sheet generously with butter or bacon grease.
  4. Pat the dough into a ½-inch-thick round in the skillet.
  5. Brush the top with melted butter.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Notes

Perfect with beans, soup, or jam