Two‑Ingredient Skillet Bread (Ho Cake)

Recipe by Silas David Douglas

A simple Southern‑style skillet bread made with just self‑rising flour and water. Cooked in a cast‑iron skillet, it develops a golden crust and a fluffy interior—perfect for breakfast with coffee or drizzled with syrup.

EasyAmericanServes 3

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Source Video
15m
Prep
9m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
34m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$0.65
Per serving:$0.22

Critical Success Points

  • Achieving the correct dough consistency (thick but slightly sticky)
  • Preheating the skillet to medium heat before adding the dough
  • Cooking each side until a deep golden crust forms without burning

Safety Warnings

  • The skillet will be very hot; use oven mitts when handling.
  • Oil can splatter—keep face away while flipping.

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