Campfire Cooking. Jalapeño and Cheese Bread Baked in a Reflector Oven. Quick French Onion Soup.

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11 ай бұрын

In this video, I am out in the woods to cook up some lunch - a cheese and jalapeño bread baked next to the fire in my reflector oven and a rich French onion soup to dunk it in.
There is something very satisfying and comforting about baking in the woods and a reflector oven means you can take an easily packable flat pack oven with you on wilderness trips so you can enjoy some baked treats where ever you make camp.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Bread Recipe (full loaf)
1lb plain flour
1lb strong bread flour
1oz salt
1oz sugar
1oz dried yeast
1pt tepid water
Mix the sugar and yeast together in a cup with some of you tepid water until it starts to foam.
Slowly pour the yeast mixture into your floured salt mix (a ziplock bag makes this much less messy).
Add the remaining water, a bit at a time until you have a dough that is firm enough to not stick to your fingers.
Kneed for 5 minutes.
Cut deep slices into the dough and place it somewhere warm to proof, a bag or cling films helps to keep it warm.
Once it has doubled in size, kneed again.
Form into whatever loaf you want and bake (reasonably hot oven or dutch oven).
Baking times vary depending on what loaf you make, but check after 30 minutes and tap the base to see if it sounds hollow.
Enjoy!
French Onion soup recipe (Sorry to any French viewers!)
1 large onion
2 sprigs Thyme
1 tbs brown sugar
A good glug of red wine
1 stock pot or cube
Water
Grated cheese
Knob of butter
Salt and Pepper
Fry the onions for around 10 minutes in the butter with the sugar and a good pinch of salt and pepper, until nicely browned and caramelised.
Deglaze the pan with red wine and bring to a boil.
Add a stock pot and around 1/2 pt water.
Add the thyme and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Grate cheese over the top and serve with jalapeño and cheese bread.
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@peterfagley772 Сағат бұрын

You and Andy have really opened my eyes to what's possible in the wild, that bread looked incredible, nice Simon. I do enjoy when you and Andy camp together, hope this Summer and Fall we will see more of your joint collaborations. Thank you.

@IslaDuffy 10 ай бұрын

Pure class. Better than most of us would manage in a kitchen 😊

@sac7890 10 ай бұрын

Deglazed...that ranks pretty high on a list of words you never thought you'd hear when cooking over a campfire.

@Kenbur 10 ай бұрын

Yes! A chef's bushcraft lunch with Simon. In the woods, with simple ingredients. If you ever decide to stop the "bloke in the woods" videos (heaven forbid) you can do "Bushcraft Chef" videos to make our mouths water and our tummies growl. Thanks for sharing. The only thing better would be to be there and enjoy it with you - which I am sure 193k plus subscribers would agree with me.

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ken! 😁

@tracker5849 10 ай бұрын

You are so very right!!! Only Simon is a million miles from me...well a few thousand anyway.

@anoksf216 10 ай бұрын

Plaited bread, onion soup … you keep raising the bar for what can be achieved on a little fire in the woods! Nice video.

@frankiez7414 4 ай бұрын

Some people have just got it, some dont. Theres a reason Simon has so many subscribers.

@scottplumer3668 10 ай бұрын

I thought I was safe watching this after lunch, but now here I am hungry again! Great video as always!

@stellarhodes4162 10 ай бұрын

Oh Simon, you've made me hungry! I'm camped in the woods at 7000' in Arizona, beating the heat. Fire restrictions have just been lifted due to daily rain for the past month. So… I only have a Coleman oven, not a reflector type which appears ideal, but tomorrow I'll be baking bread over a camp fire! Thanks Simon, you're an inspiration!

@leffee5381 10 ай бұрын

Hi simon! I'm a fairly new subscriber, but I've seen almost all of your videos. You have a very big heart Simon. You are a fine human being. You are very good at what you do. I don't know if you thought about it, but first a teacher, then a carpenter. Everything leads to what you are doing now. Funny. You don't just help people with what you do. You help them by just being you. Keep up the good work you are doing. I will follow you as long as you post videos brother. Lots of love from Sweden 🙏🥰✌

@goldilocks2go758 10 ай бұрын

So true , I have learnt knots, cooking and camping watching. Great stuff

@ralphthebulldog5163 10 ай бұрын

I've spent a fortune watching the man and i don't camp 🤣I have tons of Jetboil equipment sleeping bags, Olight torches.

@perebird 10 ай бұрын

Very fine words Sir !

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much that means to me! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@leffee5381 10 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods You deserve all the best Simon. You put your whole heart into what you do. And no matter what happens, there is a smile on the face. You do a great deal for many people 👍🤗 Wish you a nice weekend 🍻🙏🥰 (And Simon. There's no death. We never lose anyone. Maggie's got you covered 😉👊)

@craiglake6091 10 ай бұрын

There is a bakery in my community that makes a jalapeno cheddar bread which is my favorite. I'll have to stop by the bakery at lunch today and pick up a loaf. Thank you Simon for all this incredible work you do so you can share your passion with us.

@stuartadair7052 10 ай бұрын

That bread looked genuinely epic 😮

@chrisponsano4378 10 ай бұрын

A new Simon video! I appreciate these simple videos as much as the camping/hiking/canoe adventures. They remind me to do and see new and interesting things in everyday life rather than only looking forward to the weekend.

@joanhuggett5164 10 ай бұрын

Couldn't miss it despite the jalapeno warning. Think I'm far enough away in Western Australia :) Very classy, Simon. Every video you have ever made is classy, right back to showing us your rucksack. Every one of them can be viewed over and over, and as a family, we do. Thank you for making our evenings so enjoyable.

@tomwilson6915 10 ай бұрын

Just sat watching with the latest addition to the family ingratiating him into the world of Bushcraft and Camping… He celebrated his second week in the world by kipping under a tarp in mixed weather conditions, glad to say he seemed completely unphased by it all!!! 🤣

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Start him young mate! 😉👍

@Resellerlegend 10 ай бұрын

Yet another editing masterpiece. So free flowing and for 23 minutes I escaped.

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@GOLD-TOOTH-ANGLER 10 ай бұрын

Had a super shit day . Feel better after watching this as I find baking therapeutic also the sound of nature . Had my mouth watering . Great video . I actually live in your neck of the woods . I’ve learned loads off you and vildmark rivers and trails . Thank you kind sir 👍🏻

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad the video helped! Look out for the next video - it’s a Simon and Vildmark collaboration 😁

@Gabblerwba1 10 ай бұрын

No smelly vision but crunchy vision on the end, topping off a feast for the eyes and ears. Thanks for sharing Simon👍

@user-bi8hs4zb8l 10 ай бұрын

You’re amazing!!!Ive never made bread at home,let alone in the woods..😉You’re wife is one lucky lady!!🥰

@user-ej2jy2cy1w 10 ай бұрын

Yes.give Simon some tinfoil and he can cook up anything 😂

@andrewbailey5759 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are always very peaceful and relaxing, thank you brother!

@brianlykins6663 10 ай бұрын

Great video, Simon. Nice little camp lunch. The camp ovens really opens up possibilities for baking at a campfire, something most folks don't know about or really think much about. Nice to see you enjoying the outdoors. I'm glad the rain let up for you. God bless Simon and stay safe on your travels.

@jamescoffey5225 10 ай бұрын

Wow! What a delicious looking meal you prepared. Interestingly, you and Andy just posted videos of your culinary accomplishments using the same reflector over technique. I think you two should have prepared a joint video. That way you and Andy could have eaten reflector oven baked chicken with that wonderful bread and French onion soup. Add a brewski or two or . . . and then you two would have the perfect meal! :) Great video!

@TheNeilo-Audiosound 10 ай бұрын

Got to love any Simon Adventure and this one does not disappoint as Usual.A bit of everything with always mouth watering Camp Haute Cuisine🙏🙏🙏👍⛺️

@Anita-rq9ev 10 ай бұрын

This looks delicious 😋. Love your cooking videos, they are top notch. It's fun and relaxing to watch all your adventures. Thank you 😊

@BeeKay4444 10 ай бұрын

Got to love a man that cook/bake and a bushman all in one. Really enjoyed this one Simon. Your reflective stove is very cool.

@catherinedrew203 10 ай бұрын

I do love watching your videos. You and Andy are two people I know won’t let anyone starve camping that’s for sure! What a great idea for the bread.

@chrisavalon6198 10 ай бұрын

Nothing better than a good lunch in the woods with Simon.Awesome

@OoavastoO 10 ай бұрын

Caught the Newfoundland provincial flag patch on your pack. I’m guessing as a small memorial to sweet, fuzzy Maggie ❤ It’s comforting to me to know that she is still tagging along on your adventures, if only in spirit. She is most definitely missed. All the best Simon, from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 -Darby

@Joannah11 10 ай бұрын

I was super stoked to see the flag patch then immediately sad because Maggie :( As a Newfoundlander and a huge dog lover, I always loved seeing her. Great video as always Simon

@theresabass685 10 ай бұрын

Hey Simon: Hope all is well in the UK there. It’s the end of summer and this video kinda reminded me of that Soup and Bread 🥖 wonderful combination this time of year. I just enjoy when you teach us how to do things. Great video See you in your next video ❤ 🍽️🏕️

@colinbrown4008 10 ай бұрын

Awesome dude, cannot believe after all these years you're still making use of the spice kit. Another fantastic video, cheers Col 👍🏻

@utubetjc 10 ай бұрын

What a treat! We enjoyed having lunch with you today. Blessings brother.

@ek-nz 10 ай бұрын

I wish this was my dinner tonight. Even better if it was in the woods!

@Hortonscakes 10 ай бұрын

I love everything in this video, my favorite is always seeing The Simon's Saw, patent pending! In Oklahoma, we had rain almost every day back in June/July. Now it's just unbearably hot! Thank you so much for going through all this trouble for us!

@craig7088 10 ай бұрын

I bet you can smell that food miles away. Cheers Simon for your work.

@1967AJB 10 ай бұрын

Just like old times, really enjoyed that, especially after the day I’ve had. Thank you pal.

@mbrider56 10 ай бұрын

Omg, that looked so tasty Simon, would you mind popping around to my back garden and producing the same dish please? 😂😂 Thanks so much for taking the time to film and edit all of that. Superb.

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Any time mate 😁👍

@nancytipton2640 10 ай бұрын

Love watching you using all your bushcraft skills. Thanks so much for sharing.😊

@Lord-DavidWhines 10 ай бұрын

More campfire cooking of the highest quality. Another really entertaining video. Thank you Simon. Your content is superb.

@sirroger1066 2 ай бұрын

I am hungry now, wow thats some lunch

@Andrewoutdooradventures1550 10 ай бұрын

It's great to see a new video from Simon thanks for sharing this epic video.

@trylliumt5441 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this lovely lunch and the recipes too!!! Love your videos Simon, we so look forward to each new one!!! 🙏

@chillaxorz 10 ай бұрын

Loved the video Simon. I just wish I had the patience you have when it comes to baking. Take care, stay safe, and God bless.

@thebikepackingadventurer 10 ай бұрын

Lovely light bite there. I do love a French onion soup. That bread looked delicious

@falafel4618 10 ай бұрын

Jalapeno & cheese bread - making my mouth water already! Got guests tonight so I'll put this on my 'to watch' list and can't wait to see how it's done!

@laetare 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations for completing the Swedish Ranger course, Simon. Nice cup!

@Aby7799 10 ай бұрын

I. Like the video before play button coz I know Simon content is 100% pure entertainment

@martingreen2018 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Aby!

@unclebmcc6848 10 ай бұрын

I think you speak for most of us.👍🇨🇦

@Vibealite 10 ай бұрын

This is the way

@thenanlife1141 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely ❤

@simonhopkins3867 10 ай бұрын

Looks bloody lovely Si. Thanks for having us along. 👍🏻

@tartrekker 10 ай бұрын

I’m loving the level of ambition with your bakes! Top knotch! 🫡🤤

@pipey3000 10 ай бұрын

Looks amazing Simon, can't wait to try the recipe. Thanks to your videos I'll be ordering a fire anchor all the way from Aus. Cheers mate, love all your videos!

@graceygrumble 10 ай бұрын

They are really good! I got the grill, too.

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

I think you’ll be very happy with it mate 👍🔥😁

@gigi3242 10 ай бұрын

Simon's got skills!!!! Gourmet lunch in the woods! Well done; honestly, I thought you'd lost the plot baking that bread in a reflector oven, but wow, it turned out great. Thanks for sharing. Be well

@shannonrinehart4635 10 ай бұрын

Great video Simon!! The bread and soup looked delish!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us!! vr, S

@ratawai 10 ай бұрын

I like the clear spoken communication. I'm a Kiwi and have difficulty understanding what some kiwi youtubers of similar outdoors genre are actually saying.

@sjwillis1137 10 ай бұрын

Is there no end to your cooking skills ? Next you'll be making lobster thermidor in the woods . Another relaxing and fascinatig video . Loved that vivid green carpet of moss on the tree trunk . 🥣👌♡

@jackiemorrissey8250 10 ай бұрын

OHMYGOSH.... I'm coming to YOUR camp fire for lunch!! YUMMY! Thank you, Simon, for all your fine videos!

@Tinrebel 5 ай бұрын

Amazing! Now I want to go make jalapeño cheesy bread! I’m going camping with you! Great job! 😋

@duckypam 10 ай бұрын

Taking the time to do it right! Impressive! I'm sure the family will enjoy it.

@papabear9481 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate this man. I'm sure many of you do as well. 👍

@DWayNana 2 ай бұрын

I just subscribed today.❤What a comforting video to watch. Thank you Simon. I enjoy watching you and Andy together as well, so entertaining. I will have to do some binge watching on your channel. With love from Minnesota, USA❤

@melanieronbrooks80 10 ай бұрын

My favorite bread to make, Jalapeno Cheddar bread. The French onion soup looked delicious.

@KrusinTheSierra 7 ай бұрын

You make me want to start cooking outdoors

@bazbarrow6160 10 ай бұрын

My two favourite things in one! A new Simon video and Jalapeños 😁😁 that’s made my midweek Wednesday much more bearable!!

@franmcintyre8823 9 ай бұрын

Oh my word! Looked positively scrumptious! Thank you, for sharing!

@margaretbagur3553 10 ай бұрын

I swear I could smell that cooking/baking!

@mikebrown9906 10 ай бұрын

Better than therapy. Simon, you're Genius.

@user-fx9sf3wf6k 10 ай бұрын

Good one Simon the bread and the soup looked really good. Enjoyed the video. All the best. B. K. Cheers

@ruchiramunjal6061 10 ай бұрын

Very Nice Simon !! Great Camping Adventure. The Jalapeño Cheese Bread Looks Good.

@steveanderson6523 10 ай бұрын

Yeeees! A new vid. It's been 12 days since the last one.......how dare you have a holiday! 🤣

@simonablokeinthewoods 10 ай бұрын

😂😂 sorry mate

@robthompson819 5 ай бұрын

Simon, I’m a new subscriber loving your Chanel, one word to describe you pal “ AMAZING “, love everything you do pal , good on ya 👋👍

@dianejacklin4338 10 ай бұрын

Just watched the video. Even my husband said he would give that a try. It looked delicious and very tasty. Thanks for sharing

@rayganrambles 10 ай бұрын

Time to wind down for the night with a bloke in the woods cooking.

@johnwallis96 10 ай бұрын

Looks very tasty, and all done with a camp fire. Brilliant love your vlogs all the best

@southerncooker6475 10 ай бұрын

You're food is amazing! You cook better in the woods than people can in their kitchen! Me first of all! Wow! Such wonderful food!!!

@sorceryfarm6535 10 ай бұрын

Great video. There's something powerful about cooking a great meal in a wildcamp after a hard day paddling or hiking.

@garethraven3933 10 ай бұрын

Just watched your mate Andy cook whole chicken using the same technique, your bread and his chicken both looked awesome.

@robertlee8400 9 ай бұрын

Looks like your eating like a king out their in that beautiful English forest . I,ll have to try your recipe but I,ll wait till winter , cozy winter comfort food .

@chrislonsberry1974 10 ай бұрын

Oh my!! That bread and soup looked so delicious! You’ve inspired me to try that! Thanks Simon!

@reginaschmid2657 10 ай бұрын

That bread and French onion soup looked so delicious!! Thank you for sharing!😊

@user-nd7bp8po8k 10 ай бұрын

Love that you have the Newfoundland and Labradour flag patch on your bag!

@user-nd7bp8po8k 10 ай бұрын

lovely tribute to Maggie❤

@clairecooper197 7 ай бұрын

That looked so tasty Simon. I hope the family enjoyed the leftovers. ❤❤

@bartwalker474 10 ай бұрын

Hi Simon! You have produced yet another GREAT video!! Good On Ya Mate!! I thoroughly enjoyed you cooking and baking. The bread and soup looked VERY yummy. Keep up the great work.

@fredbos5997 10 ай бұрын

Well done Simon! Nice bread and soup, must have tasted good! See you later!

@jamesellsworth9673 10 ай бұрын

It is amazing what can be cooked with a live fire out in the woods.

@eddyoddrod 10 ай бұрын

These videos make me want to eat. Even after finishing dinner. Man that looked good.

@annenewton5403 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for a brilliant cooking video Simon. The way you cut your dough has given me inspiration to do mine like that . Very relaxing .

@garylhedrickjr6863 10 ай бұрын

Simon,You have done a Great Job,I ,ve gotta make your bread and gravey . Thank you Again. Gary from Ohio,USA.

@MHarenArt 10 ай бұрын

Very nice Simon! Just goes to show if one is willing to take a little time and trouble, there's no need to feed on a can of beans when you're at a campsite. Your lovely meal used minimal ingredients and kit. Looked yummy and thanks for sharing.

@stefan.5987 10 ай бұрын

Superb cooking, Simon. See ya and stay safe. 👍🤓

@bsakid1 10 ай бұрын

I bet that woodland smelt amazing! Great video Simon! 👍

@ghostofkadesh9041 10 ай бұрын

Outdoor food, yummy 😃👍

@TantersD3 10 ай бұрын

A meal fit for a king! Great to see you back out there, Simon 👍

@AlaFefe 10 ай бұрын

OMG I can smell those onions and taste that bread. Lucky fam.

@herbsmith6871 10 ай бұрын

Wow... That looked amazing! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

@pitchforkcustom 10 ай бұрын

always a joy watching a fire steel thing work so quickly ❤😂 💥 🔥

@irvsstella 7 ай бұрын

My mouth is literally watering 😊

@user-hf9gn8vc6y 10 ай бұрын

Hi Simon. Love the video. Going to watch the reflector oven video. Bonus! Love watching your DIY videos. Awesome! D

@mickybetts7957 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Cheese n jalapenos in soup, sign me up! Looks delicious matey! Loved this Video, reminds me of your older camps.

@sarkybugger5009 10 ай бұрын

That bread looked amazing, Simon. I think I'll be giving that a go, at home, in the oven. Hope the family enjoyed it. All the best.

@carolwilson9341 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing lunch! You have inspired me to go kayaking and make a shore lunch on my twig stove! We had a 2 month fire ban in Northern Ontario which has just been lifted.

@user-tu8wr3mw2t 10 ай бұрын

Superb every single time. None better than this You Tube Channel...Period! Best wishes Simon.

@kimberleymarkova3641 2 ай бұрын

8:20 Perfect

@julianedebus7990 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Simon! I will HAVE to try that bread recipe asap... Best wishes, Juliane.

@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting 10 ай бұрын

This made me think back to when i was doing my traing? to be a specail needs teaching assistant, i had a placement in a infant school, well we made bread, my group of children were picking there nose kneeding the bread omg haha we made it into plaits and they took it home to Mum