Campfire Cooking. Dutch Oven Bread with Bacon Wrapped Halloumi Cheese. Cast Iron Cooking.

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, Maggie and I head out to the woods to do a spot of campfire cooking.
After collecting firewood and lighting a fire to get a good bed of embers, I make a simple bread dough. After needing and proving the dough, I bake the loaf over the fire in my Dutch oven. To go with the loaf, I then pan fry some delicious smoked Halloumi cheese, wrapped in bacon - delicious!
Thank you to Kim and Cathy for sending the Halloumi and thank you to ‘A chef in the woods with coco the border collie’ for the bacon wrapping suggestion.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
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Petromax FT6 Dutch Oven
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David Friars food bag
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TJM metalworks mini fire anchor
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Bread Recipe
1lb (450g) plain flour
1lb (450g) strong white bread flour
1oz (28g) sugar or honey
1oz (28g) dried yeast
1pt (568ml) warm water
1 tsp salt
Mix the sugar and yeast with half the water
Mix the flour and salt in a zip lock bag
Slowly mix in the yeast mixture followed by the remaining water
Mix in the bag
Kneed for 5 minutes
Put in a warm place to prove (double in size)
Kneed again
Shape into a loaf shape
Prove again
Bake 200 degrees C for 35-45 minutes
When the base sounds hollow when tapped, she’s done!
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@slartibartfast420 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a dutch oven and am going to try this the first day my fiance and I go to the mountains. I've discovered a real love for cooking outdoors. There's something so therapeutic about it.

@meisterbisto 3 жыл бұрын

The "Richard's brother" gag was comedy gold LOL

@FranLinden 2 жыл бұрын

Who is Richard? Funny “response” to answering the question, but who is Richard?

@McRambro 2 жыл бұрын

@@FranLinden Richard Brandson 😂

@papajeff5486 2 жыл бұрын

Richard, the friend of dogs, the engineer, the stove builder, the hiker and camper par excellence. Kentucky

@baccussailing1 3 жыл бұрын

Kids come back. My son is 30. We still camp. He left camping for a while but again loves it.

@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 3 жыл бұрын

"You need permission to camp". Steve Wallis - "Hold my beer".

@niezohe7392 Жыл бұрын

Erm.... Hold my step 2 I believe 🤣

@wandering_not_lost Жыл бұрын

Maggie is very well behaved and you are a lovely warm person. I really enjoy your videos, thank you.

@Antagonistic 3 жыл бұрын

Sound of sawing. Wife: 'Are you watching another bushcraft video?' - Excellent as usual Simon.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Haha - they always know dont they!! 😂👍

@geoffminter2927 3 жыл бұрын

I get this from my partner ha ha ha!!

@lindapotter5750 2 ай бұрын

Love that dobro in the background. I love acoustic instruments. I used to go to as many bluegrass festivals as I could in the US. I was raised on old country music, not the stuff they call country today... I just bought an 8 quart cast iron Dutch oven. I've made bread for years at home...campfire cooking is another beast altogether...lol.

@lauriechannell6044 Жыл бұрын

You may have made this video 2 yrs ago but it is still spectacular! Your bread looks divine! Your wife should be so proud of you, you are very talented! I will look for more of your videos, thanks!

@sallykwok8863 3 жыл бұрын

Maggie is so adorable! Love her.

@gypsywine 3 жыл бұрын

My dad was a joiner and carpenter who had no boys so his 3 girls were his apprentices and he taught us a lot. Now I'm learning a whole set of new skills from you about living off the grid in hurricane season in Florida. Love learning new things from every video and having fun practicing them, Hoping my Dutch oven bread comes out half as good as yours.

@LianeSpicer 3 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. I'm from the Caribbean and now I finally understand what my father used to say about baking outdoors long ago. He said there was fire above and below the oven and back then I had no idea what he meant. He also said it was the most delicious bread he had ever eaten. This actually looks like fun.

@robw7676 3 жыл бұрын

You have to try it out! Before working class people in Britain could afford stoves, they had a kind of Dutch Oven that fitted infront of a household fireplace and was heated from the back. I think industrial processes to make cast iron cheaply changed how we all cooked, but we've largely forgotten how now.

@vegancam 3 жыл бұрын

That jet flyover was masterful, brought a smile to my face.

@jkocol 3 жыл бұрын

British Air ruins another trip.

@rogerpowell3565 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to see a man with such a love of his environment. It would take a team of forensic scientists to find his camp site. He did such a good job of restoring it to its natural state. Well done Sir.

@GoGo-tk8ui 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you are not forgetting Maggie to taste your wonderful lunch! Adding extra great memories in her life!

@ggpkgman 3 жыл бұрын

You're a good bloke Simon. Glad to see your channel doing so well. Always enjoy your videos.

@ChaplainMike777 3 жыл бұрын

That jet flying overhead at the opportune time is so very funny.

@budgunter8950 2 жыл бұрын

"Am I Richard's Brother?" was my Favorite part of the Video. I laughed for the rest of the video. Thank you Simon , for all the time and work put into the tips and ideas .... and yes, I'm gonna try the bread recipe.

@cherylwevill9980 3 жыл бұрын

OOOH! When you bit into that bread, and I could hear how delicious and crispy the crust was.... nothing beats fresh bread and butter!

@gothamsauce8143 Жыл бұрын

Maggie is such an adorable pupperoni 💜

@gallopingg1 Жыл бұрын

great vid, that bread looked spot on perfect, brilliant job. bacon and smoked cheese great combo. surrey.

@ianrtilley 3 жыл бұрын

Best result in baking bread on an open fire that I have ever seen Simon, many thanks, keep the video's coming

@mrwes100 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Sharing Simon! Great to see Maggie out in the woods with you.

@aristobrat4987 3 жыл бұрын

i love how bread looks cooked in an oven but in a dutch oven over a campfire it just looks like art

@medusaman1 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, simply awesome !

@jasonlund6770 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, I love the little nod to yourself when you’ve triumphed over something cooked outdoors 👍👌🔥

@Kathy_Is_Blessed 3 жыл бұрын

80K subscribers now! 🥳🥳🥳 wow! No worries-not enough time in the day to do everything we want to do. We love watching your videos! Always love seeing homemade bread and Maggie along. 💖🌿

@stephenalbert6765 3 жыл бұрын

You are a good example of a good hardworking person. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks from Philadelphia, USA, STEVE A

@stevethistle7974 3 жыл бұрын

Simon thanks for putting out these videos, its more than your best and the entertainment and commentary are much appreciated. the videos are inspiring and a good distraction from this life. very Happy you can get out doing what you seem to love.

@waynelb5805 3 жыл бұрын

Maggie came along! No surprise your channel is growing, you are genuine and shows through. Thanks for another video getaway & all the best to you, cheers 🍻.

@patrioticwildcamper7682 3 жыл бұрын

love the aeroplane flying over 😂😂😂😂

@MrYoohootuber 3 жыл бұрын

Well played! Haha 😂

@mianone7486 3 жыл бұрын

Made me crack up!

@malcolmturton9779 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing it was Richard flying over, he didn't want the secret out.

@malcolmturton9779 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmp1036A It's "Richard outdoors" he has a channel on you tube as well, him and Simon are good friends, they have similar looks and someone claimed they were brothers, it's become a bit of a running joke. If you enjoy Simon's videos you should check out Richard as well. kzfaq.info/love/g-3XtmjbyEzWwmat-Lm5bQ

@adrianrigby6184 3 жыл бұрын

@Jeanne Woogend Richard outdoors , his pilot mate

@GrumpyGrunt 3 жыл бұрын

We could tell by the slobber what Maggie thought of your bush lunch before she even got a bite. Good to see you and that sweet girl get out for a bit. Stay well.

@joyfulsoul1702 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's living for the bread! I love it! Real camping, no glamping...Spectacular!!!

@garydumbauld4212 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks again. Smoked halloumi-sounds like an art form.

@HelenNetallica 3 жыл бұрын

Maggie!❤️..hope she’s better😍

@chiphungerford 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful, thanks for taking the time to bring us along teach us how to bake and be in the outdoors.

@WondersInTheWasteland 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing some more about yourself and opening up a bit, you're a great inspiration to us Simon. We got ourselves an old canoe, honed our thrifting toward cast iron and make our fires with more than a bic lighter. Cheers and God Bless!!! Adam & Katey

@Phoeff99 3 жыл бұрын

Even as a vegetarian that bacon-wrapped halloumi had my mouth watering. And clearly Maggie enjoyed it; look those eyes 🤣. Well done mate. Really enjoyed learning about the “rest”’of you. 👍🏻👍🏻 best to your family.🙏🏻.

@benirvani2392 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful ❤ man and Maggie ❤

@dalejohnson9342 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you showed yourself clearing the deadwood out to make your fire and help the forest at the same time. I see so many people nowdays who do not remove the deadwood and cut fresh wood instead.

@Darltornjacket 3 жыл бұрын

I simply appreciate the time I get to spend with you. Thanks for letting me come along

@brianherbert7741 3 жыл бұрын

I am going camping with a friend of mine in October, I think I am going to make this bread in my Dutch Oven then.

@danmorocco 3 жыл бұрын

What a terrific job you did. I bake bread (at home) and I learned so much just watching you. My mouth was watering especially when you made the cheese and bacon wrap. You are one fine person. Thanks for sharing. All the best to you!

@dangallagher8034 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I'm inspired to get back into nature. Well done and thank you!

@GS-st9ns 3 жыл бұрын

loved every minute. I do this once a week now in my backyard have a lot of property some of it is wooded and I have a little tree stump and a lot of cast iron. Very relaxing and I take my Bible and a blanket and I'm good to go. Love the bread. Love your dog

@BulldogBadger 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Simon! That made me hungry, and had Maggies seal of approval.. Really liked the slo motion fire starting 👌

@northernembersoutdoors1045 3 жыл бұрын

Was hoping a video was coming out tonight, Dutch oven bread, looking forward to it. The plane part was brilliant! The questions and answers was a nice touch. I take my hat off to you sir, baker tent, land rover modifications, Lavvu modifications, making lamps and today I learned you also made that canoe. That was make a brilliant video alone! The bread was perfect, I also like to put a lot of butter on top, the crunch when you broke it apart, honestly lovely.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Scotty-gg4gc 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, Jack of all trades, master of ALL!

@ziontrumpet3343 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the bread looked great! Although, one packet of dry yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons) will raise up to 4 cups of flour.

@robwestley7370 3 жыл бұрын

Zion Trumpet well he’s done 2lb flour isn’t that 4 cups?

@lengleeson6332 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your vidio , you sure can cook you would be very welcome in every campers camp , great show well done , I will look out for you r vidios often many thanks Simon.

@jerryschneider145 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that bread looks lovely. I bet it smells so good, especially outdoors.

@southerncooker6475 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Tennessee in the USA. You cook better when your camping than I can in the kitchen. Found you on Kent Survival!!

@ravikumarvines 3 жыл бұрын

He is coping kent survival even his stuffs are looking same.

@stephenb.rhodes2369 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, of all the camp cooking I watch on youtube, that must be one of the best , simple but delicious. yum!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen!

@theresabassemier9901 3 жыл бұрын

I like watching all the different kitchen gadgets that you use. They are all simple in design but work efficiently. I want to make some bread now.

@steviemx5 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thoroughly enjoyed as always, thanks for taking the time and effort to share! Top job Simon😋👌

@darrenmetcalfe2933 3 жыл бұрын

Why am I watching this when I’ve just got home from work and I’m starving, send some of that yummyness my way

@derekmcmanus8615 3 жыл бұрын

Those Dutch ovens look very versatile if a little heavy!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they’re definitely not a backpacking option! 😂

@derekmcmanus8615 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods I didnt think so! 😉

@gregoryaz8406 3 жыл бұрын

They do go very well with canoes and kayaks, though. Gourmet dining as part of a paddling/camping trip is wonderful!

@michaelgutman4910 3 жыл бұрын

I thought, what about your family. Thank you for telling us. Of course you're a carpenter by trade. You're so talented you can do anything! I'm so glad you have permissions to enjoy the outdoors in the UK and you can find the time to go and bring us along on KZfaq. I love your videos, they make my day and can clearly see you're a good man. Be well. Stay safe. And may God bless and keep you and your family.

@chenoah7963 3 жыл бұрын

always do my bread in my dutch oven you cant beat it!the idea of mixing the dough in a bag when outdoors is great!thanks for sharing

@RicardoMartinez-wq8wj 3 жыл бұрын

I HAVE THE #14 DUTCH OVEN I THINK THE SAME AS YOURS AND THAT BREAD LOOKS SO TASTY AND REALLY DELICIOUS BACON ROLLS EVEN MAGGY ENJOY IT. GREETINGS FROM THE CITY OF THE MOUNTAINS. MONTERREY MÉXICO. DIOS ESTÉ CONTIGO COMPADRE.

@stephaniewoods2374 3 жыл бұрын

You are just absolutely adorable! Your family is very lucky to have you! As a 43-year-old woman in Keene, New Hampshire who enjoys survivalist camping and watches several channels. "Girl in the Woods" is one of my favorites and also her husbands bushcrafting channel. You may know them from season 4 of "Alone". I just think you're a wonderful bloke! Lol. Sending much love and support, a small town gal in New Hampshire!

@JimmyTheMower 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm off out kayaking and camping tomorrow for four days and this has really got me in the mood. Thank you 👍

@jamescoultonoutdoors8253 2 жыл бұрын

Recently bought a Dutch oven for cooking on our firepit at the end of the garden and tried your bread recipe tonight. It was fantastic and my first ever attempt at making bread anywhere keep up 5hw great videos

@Wee_Morag 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so hungry now! 😆 The impromptu Q&A made me chuckle as I've obviously been watching long enough to have known most of the answers. The Richard/plane/Forrest Gump bit was hilarious. Thank you as ever for a fun video.

@Spinningininfinity 3 жыл бұрын

When the kids are your age, they will remember and return to the woods (perhaps take Grandpa along to share again) ☺️

@chrisbruce1925 3 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a good bit of bush craft cooking. Nature is the best way forward.

@davidleasure9138 3 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration of bread making. Thanks for sharing. Excellent video. You do things the proper way for sure

@PatNetherlander 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, what a great video this was! I like your gentle style very much. Also liking the small and practical (amount of) gear you're using. It's super efficient and your cooking site can stay as compact as needs be. You explain very well what you do and why that is. Also the bit of personal stuff about you and your family makes this an all around gem of a survival/woodsman/cooksman video. And did I mention the choice of music? Spot on mate!

@stusrambles 3 жыл бұрын

Mouth watering! Maggie approves 😋 Enjoyed the slo-mo fire-starting :) Someone had to do it!

@syncrosimon 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice and peaceful, thank you Simon.

@freezinweasle1 3 жыл бұрын

Both the bread and the bacon wrapped cheese looked great. Thank you for sharing.

@Draculhuhn 3 жыл бұрын

Missus luxury Spa....💃😁😁😁😁😁 Ms Out of the Woods....had me laughing out loud....thx 4 sharing , I have been dying to ask😇

@xaraxania 3 жыл бұрын

i love how you mix dough in the bag, it keeps it all off your hands until it's doughy :D

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Gooey hands are no fun in the woods 😂

@xaraxania 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods no they aren't!! haha

@KathleenMcKay 3 жыл бұрын

I'm drooling along with Maggie :) Awesome clip, thank you both.

@marvinaycocho9269 3 жыл бұрын

That's why i love wathcing your videos and kent not only beacuase of your camping its becaused of the way you make your food in wilderness love your videos

@rialobran 3 жыл бұрын

Don't give up on the kids, my eldest has just started coming out with me and she turns 30 this year. Bread looked great. Love the dog's 'Beatles' mop top.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Coincidentally, my boy Tom joined me out in the woods yesterday! (I had to tempt him away from his Xbox with promises of food obviously!) 😂

@lynnbryant9866 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the woods Hey, it’s a start!👍👍 Two thumbs up!

@KentSurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Looked loverly mate... stepping up the game ... id better get baking again 🤣

@Amazingmotivations 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@kylescott2160 3 жыл бұрын

You guys need to do a trip together again

@acraen 3 жыл бұрын

Kent Survival Do I hear a pie baking episode in the works?

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, well, I had to do it again after you upstaged me!! 😂👍

@marksadventures3889 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect ingredients, food, camping and recipe that is the ambrosia of the gods, cheese & bacon with fresh bread. Good stuff. I didn't catch what you said about Richard being your brother...lol.

@billmitchell7731 Жыл бұрын

Another great Video. That bread looked perfect🙏🏻💛🙏🏻

@malkiatsingh4112 3 жыл бұрын

Love the environment with tasty food. your Dog is so adorable.

@Gordie79hamilton 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed that bake bud. Smoked Halloumi!? That's the future that is. 🤣🤘

@AndrewEllisAndymanout 3 жыл бұрын

Got a 14 quart dutch oven and stand gor Christmas. Looks like I need to do a little experimenting!

@unclepoutdoors2420 3 жыл бұрын

That bread looked absolutely perfect

@Scotty-gg4gc 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, Jack of all trades, master of ALL! Neat slow motion fire starting!

@AlanJones-Waimana 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon. Here in Australia we also have issues with finding places where you can camp without first obtaining permission. However, they would not be as restricted as over there I'm sure. Hopefully this COVID-19 issue will be eased soon and we can get out camping again.

@OoavastoO 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon. Now you've made me hungry! That bread was perfect and the bacon wrapped halloumi looked incredible. I was drooling like poor Maggie! 😅 As a big supporter of bacon-wrapped "anything", I will have to try that recipe. Oh, and that slow motion ferro rod strike was 🔥. Nice touch 😉. Cheers and ATB. Darby from Nova Scotia.

@colinhefferman5498 3 жыл бұрын

Simon mate, you make me miss the English countryside so much. I love living in NZ but miss my home country immensely when I see things like this. Thanks heaps!

@duaneleiker561 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Dutch Oven cooking and you cleaned the ground like no one was there. Thanks.

@bertkelly7650 3 жыл бұрын

Sewing your own tents, baking your own bread, making your own canoe, what CAN'T you do?

@lynnbryant9866 3 жыл бұрын

"Spectacular." Yep, sounds about right.

@magicdrshoon 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid again Simon! Really liked the Q&A - I've wondered about a few of those questions! Can't wait until your next one!

@PaddlingTramp 3 жыл бұрын

Good inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

@michaelslater627 Ай бұрын

My dad wrapped cheese in bacon and called it "Angels on Horseback" I have no idea why he called them this.

@DiybyUnclenui 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 It is very delicious. 👍👍👍

@papajeff5486 2 жыл бұрын

Confound farmers, think they own the place. Thanks for showing how to make Dutch oven bread cooking. I am of the opinion that good bakers are scientists and craftsmen. Good cooks are artists. You definitely have the Dutch oven bread down to a science. “And delicious, just how bread should be…now, that is spectacular!” Way to go, Simon. I enjoyed this, several times. About the Mrs., precisely the same with me and mine. Mine thinks that, roughing it, is a Holiday Inn. Again, the music in this video was GREAT! Kentucky

@JulieciousDrinksFoodTravelFun 3 жыл бұрын

That`s amazing the way you bake the bread I salute you.

@tracyl1368 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely seeing Maggie with you Simon! That bread looked lovely........nothing beats a loaf you make yourself! Another great vlog........thank you......

@ka-bar5060 3 жыл бұрын

A man, his dog, crispy bread, fresh bacon, and cheese. What more do you need???

@pamelashort7229 3 жыл бұрын

Wine would be a nice touch

@davidkidwell736 3 жыл бұрын

Thank God for you Simon!

@steve-deltasdad3906 3 жыл бұрын

so simple, and love that you had a small Aussie input to the ingrediency, thanks

@DB-hg9pi 3 жыл бұрын

The dog looks like one of the Beatles.

@michaelzurker9348 3 жыл бұрын

The fifth Beatle ... yeah

@alejandrogutierrezcoronado7307 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely channel, doggo is the best. Well educated and so handsome. Another dogs would be over him finishing cooking bacon and cheese. Love him

@Dwoed 3 жыл бұрын

Ringo starr for sure

@styjan01 3 жыл бұрын

Halloumi a Cyprus original..the ONLY cheese in the world that doesn't melt..love all the vids..regards from Nicosia

@billthomas6296 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video very much and Maggie as well, she is a sweetheart. The food looked wonderful and I love how you respect the land and put it back the way you found it. Your video makes me want to go out and do some good cooking in the great outdoors. Thank you very much.