More Stovetop Baking

[WheelEstate USA]

My last experiences with stovetop baking in stacked skillets were successful so I thought I'd try something else. The boxed stuff at the store called for eggs and milk and I wanted something really simple that anyone could do in a boondocking situation without refrigeration. I found an envelope of Betty Crocker muffin mix that called for either milk or water. Ok, maybe I can make a "cake" with it.
Well, I set up my double skillet and poured in the batter made with water and covered it with foil over a low flame. About 20 minutes and it was smelling good and the knife came out clean when I poked it. 

Only problem was that it swelled up and stuck to the foil so I pealed off part of the top. Then, when I tried to turn it out it sorta broke apart...guess I shudda oiled the skillet a little.
Anyhoo...it tastes good, just a bit messy to eat.

Now, I'm thinking maybe use regular paper muffin cups, with a little less in them than usual...that might be the ticket

 

[BobBski]

Yum yum !!! 

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Yup, and the smell of blueberries was really nice this morning.
Plus, it was a bit cool so it warmed the van just enough for comfort.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Never thought of using a mailbox. Might workas long as you have some sort of heat ballast under it. A clay tile might do.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

I had good luck with canned bisquits and Cornbread.

 

[Van-Tramp]

I really enjoyed making my van-apple-pie in my dutch oven and loaf pan

http://www.van-tramp.com/wp/dutch-oven-apple-pie/

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Van Tramp...That looks delish.

 

[Queen]

VT - looking very tasty!

 

[Van-Tramp]

Thank you!

I believe Kerri may keep me around specifically so my Dutch Oven stays in her life. She loves that thing... maybe more than me.

 

[VJG1977]

My last experiences with stovetop baking in stacked skillets were successful so I thought I'd try something else. The boxed stuff at the store called for eggs and milk and I wanted something really simple that anyone could do in a boondocking situation without refrigeration. I found an envelope of Betty Crocker muffin mix that called for either milk or water. Ok, maybe I can make a "cake" with it.
Well, I set up my double skillet and poured in the batter made with water and covered it with foil over a low flame. About 20 minutes and it was smelling good and the knife came out clean when I poked it. 

Only problem was that it swelled up and stuck to the foil so I pealed off part of the top. Then, when I tried to turn it out it sorta broke apart...guess I shudda oiled the skillet a little.
Anyhoo...it tastes good, just a bit messy to eat.

Now, I'm thinking maybe use regular paper muffin cups, with a little less in them than usual...that might be the ticket

You might try cutting a circle of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the skillet.  Then run a knife around the edge before flipping the dish out.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Yeah, that might work...never thought of parchment paper. Wasn't ever into baking before. Been playing around for something to do. It's fun to experiment and so far tastey.

 

[Queen]

Hey Jay, can you post a pic of your double skillet set up, I think I'm picturing it wrong.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Hey Queen...I just cleaned up and put stuff away.
Really pretty simple. I use a 6' iron skillet on the burner and just set a larger (covered) one on the rim of it. The bottom one acts a heat ballast.
Kinda like a double boiler, without the water.

Does that clear up the mud?

 

[Queen]

That's perfect, thanks. I was envisioning the bottom skillet upside down and that didn't make sense to me heat wise.

 

[Almost There]

Jay, you're using aluminum foil over the top of the pan you're baking in - would a lid work as well or does the foil  have some advantage?

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Well, to save space, I got rid of the lids. A roll of foil is cheap and lasts a long time.

 

[Almost There]

Well, to save space, I got rid of the lids. A roll of foil is cheap and lasts a long time.

Ahhah!

So I guess I'll have to try it with a lid and report back!

 

[akrvbob]

Ahhah!

So I guess I'll have to try it with a lid and report back!

You Canadians, always have to be the contrarians and do things different! 
Bob

 

[Almost There]

You Canadians, always have to be the contrarians and do things different! 
Bob

Contrary ehhh - I've been called worse.....