Put your favorite pan to work with these sweet and savory cast-iron bread recipes.
The humble cast-iron skillet is also one of the most formidable kitchen tools. Its excellent heat retention is perfect for anything that needs a hard sear or golden brown color. It catalyzes a perfectly seared steak, an authentic deep-dish pizza and a beautiful English fry-up. But have you tried all the genius cast-iron bread recipes yet?
Cast-iron pans are excellent for quick bread and yeast bread recipes alike. The high-heat material ensures a crispy outer crust while the inner crumb stays soft and tender—aka the characteristics of the perfect loaf. Ready to try it for yourself? We gathered all our favorite sweet and savory bread recipes that bake in a cast-iron skillet, from cinnamon rolls and banana bread to cheesy bread loaves and cornbread recipes.
Before baking, make sure your cast-iron pan is well-seasoned and ready to go. Some recipes require you to preheat the pan, so read through the directions before breaking out the flour. Anyone who loves cast-iron cooking will love baking too!
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Cast-Iron Banana Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! —Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 330 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
2/26
Focaccia Barese
From the Recipe Creator:
This focaccia has been in my mom's family for several generations. It is one of my most-requested recipes whenever I am invited to a party—I am not allowed to attend unless I bring it! —Dora Travaglio, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 142 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
3/26
Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
I love using cast iron to get a nice crust on these skillet cinnamon rolls! The pan also makes an impressive serving dish on the table without it looking as if you tried too hard. —Danielle Williams, Newport, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 cinnamon roll: 424 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
4/26
Golden Sweet Onion Cornbread
From the Recipe Creator:
Bake up this hearty and savory cornbread, slather on delicious homemade cranberry butter and enjoy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon cranberry mixture: 468 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
5/26
Cheesy Garlic Herb Quick Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
This could be the perfect bread for any dish. The sharp cheddar cheese makes it irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 233 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
6/26
Skillet Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Baking these rolls in a skillet makes them soft and tender. My family requests them for holiday dinners and other special occasions. I most enjoy them split and spread with butter and black raspberry jelly.
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
7/26
Fruity Pull-Apart Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn't love to start the day with monkey bread? This skillet version is packed with bright berries and dolloped with irresistibly rich cream cheese. A sprinkle of fresh basil brings it all together. —Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 383 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
8/26
Jalapeno Cornbread
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re from the South, you must have a good cornbread recipe. Here’s a lightened-up version of my mom’s traditional cornbread that tastes just as delicious. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
9/26
Caraway Seed Rye Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia and my mother would pull out this rye bread recipe when guests came over for dinner. Every time I bake it, I get nostalgic for those days. —Millie Feather, Baroda, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 126 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
10/26
Muenster Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago, my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice. —Melanie Mero, Ida, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 273 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
11/26
Almond Streusel Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Try my prizewinning pastry! These rolls are so popular that they often don't even cool completely before the pan is empty. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 482 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
12/26
Pull-Apart Herb Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
The ingredients for this recipe are so simple and the results so spectacular that I'm always willing to share the secret. It's actually a variation of a doughnut recipe I made years ago, using refrigerated biscuits. The best part of having this bread is tearing it apart and eating it warm. —Evelyn Kenney, Hamilton, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 257 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
13/26
Amish Onion Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, moist bread with an onion-poppy seed topping is a wonderful break from your everyday bread routine. You can serve it with any meat, and it's a nice accompaniment to soup or salad. I've made it many times and have often been asked to share the recipe. —Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 539 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
14/26
Tomato-Basil Pull-Apart Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My nephew helped me create these soft and colorful rolls. He named them “wheelies” because the spiral shapes reminded him of his toy trucks. —Dianna Wara, Washington, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 204 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
15/26
Skillet Herb Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
We had a lot of family get-togethers while I was growing up. My grandmother, aunts and mom were all good cooks, and each had her own specialty when it came to bread. Mom's was my favorite—she created this recipe more than 40 years ago. The flavors call to mind the taste of cornbread stuffing! —Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 275 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
16/26
Potato Pan Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast. —Connie Storckman, Evanston, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 163 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
17/26
Sweet Onion Bread Skillet
From the Recipe Creator:
Because there are just a few ingredients in this recipe, you’ll get the best results if you use the finest-quality foods, like a fresh Vidalia onion and aged Parmesan cheese. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 415 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
18/26
Calzone Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Big pizza flavor comes through in these rolls. The recipe makes two pans because you'll need 'em! It’s so easy to make the dough in a bread machine. —Barb Downie, Peterborough, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 144 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
19/26
Kate Smith Coffee Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
When I lived in an orphanage more than 50 years ago, I helped out in the kitchen, often making this wonderful coffee cake and dutifully following the recipe the cooks used. Years later, seeing Kate Smith on television, I realized that I had been making one of the singer's own favorite recipes from her cookbook! —Ruth Nast, Waterford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 253 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
20/26
Butternut Squash Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
With their cheery yellow color and delicious aroma, these appealing buns will brighten your buffet table. Plus, I've found this recipe is a wonderful way to use up squash from the garden. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 135 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
21/26
Sage Fontina Focaccia
From the Recipe Creator:
These rustic loaves have plenty of sage flavor, which is a tasty addition to any feast.
—Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
—Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 112 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
22/26
Savory Dutch Baby
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory Dutch baby delivers comfort and flavor, and it brings a smile. It’s the perfect vehicle for using up little bits of leftovers, as long as they are fully cooked and heated in the bottom of the skillet prior to adding the batter and cheese. —Susan Anderson, Helena, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 343 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 290mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
23/26
Creole Cornbread
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful. I found the recipe in the bottom of my recipe drawer. —Enid Hebert, Lafayette, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 272 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
24/26
Pepperoni Focaccia Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
This focaccia bread recipe is perfect to serve with a pasta dinner, as an appetizer or sliced for sandwiches. You will love the smell of it baking—it's hard to wait for it to be done! I like to add some thinly sliced plum tomatoes and fresh basil on top. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 339 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Socca
From the Recipe Creator:
Socca is a traditional flatbread from Nice, France. It's a common street food cooked on a grill and served in a paper cone, usually chopped and sprinkled with salt, pepper or other delicious toppings. Bonus: It's gluten-free. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 113 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Oven-Fried Cornbread
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing says good home cooking like a crisp southern cornbread baked in a cast-iron skillet. This old family recipe has been passed down to each generation. —Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 238 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
Cast-Iron Bread Recipes FAQ
Are cast-iron pans good for baking bread?
Cast-iron pans are great for baking bread. They have excellent heat retention and even heat distribution, which helps bread form a crispy crust while maintaining a soft, tender inner crumb. That’s why you always see sourdough bake in a Dutch oven. Dutch ovens are made out of cast iron and help sourdough form its thick, crispy crust and spongy crumb structure.
How long do you bake cast-iron skillet bread?
Baking times for bread in cast iron differ between types of bread. Quick breads, like banana bread or cornbread, typically take 20 to 30 minutes to bake in a cast-iron skillet. Yeast breads, like focaccia or rye bread, typically bake for about 30 minutes or more, while yeast bread rolls, like cinnamon rolls or dinner rolls, usually need to bake for only 18 to 20 minutes.
Will bread dough stick to a cast-iron pan?
Yes, bread dough will stick to a cast-iron pan if it’s not greased or seasoned properly. Make sure to season the skillet properly with vegetable oil after every use, and never, ever put it in the dishwasher!
