Bread on a Stick

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (or fresh bread dough)
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 wooden dowels (1-inch thick, about 2 feet long)

If you’ve never made bread on a stick, you’re in for a real treat. This classic campfire recipe turns simple dough into golden, toasty rolls with a hollow center just waiting to be filled with something delicious—like cheese, spaghetti sauce, or jam. It’s fun, filling, and a favorite with kids and adults alike.

Cooking Steps

1
Prep the Dough:
2
Cut dough into six even pieces. Lightly coat each with flour, then roll into long ropes about 12–18 inches long.
3
Coat for Flavor:
4
Dip each dough rope into melted butter, then roll in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
5
Prepare the Dowels:
6
Wash and oil the top 6 inches of each dowel. Twist one dough rope around each stick, starting from the oiled end, making sure the dough overlaps slightly to fully cover the stick.
7
Cook Over Fire:
8
Hold or prop each stick over hot coals, turning slowly for even browning. Bake 10 to 20 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
9
Fill and Serve:
10
Gently slide bread off the stick. Fill the warm hollow with your favorite fillings—cheese, spaghetti sauce, salsa, or butter.

Sweet Variation:

Before cooking, dip the dough in butter and cinnamon sugar instead of Parmesan. After cooking, fill the bread with applesauce, pudding, or fruit jam for a sweet campfire dessert.

Tips & Tricks:

For a more rustic stick bread experience, you can use clean green sticks instead of dowels. Just be sure they’re food-safe (like maple or willow) and cleaned well.
Kids love making their own twists—just supervise them over the fire!
Serve alongside chili or soup as a fun campfire side.

Bread on a stick is more than just a snack—it’s an activity. Whether you go savory or sweet, this recipe adds warmth and fun to any fire-side meal.