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

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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[@meisterbisto]

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

[@FranLinden]

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

[@McRambro]

@@FranLinden Richard Brandson 😂

[@papajeff5486]

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

[@slartibartfast420]

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.

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

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

[@niezohe7392]

Erm.... Hold my step 2 I believe 🤣

[@lauriechannell6044]

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!

[@baccussailing1]

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

[@wandering_not_lost]

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

[@lindapotter5750]

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.

[@vegancam]

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

[@jkocol]

British Air ruins another trip.

[@Antagonistic]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - they always know dont they!! 😂👍

[@geoffminter2927]

I get this from my partner ha ha ha!!

[@gypsywine]

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]

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]

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.

[@rogerpowell3565]

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.

[@sallykwok8863]

Maggie is so adorable! Love her.

[@GoGo-tk8ui]

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

[@ggpkgman]

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

[@cherylwevill9980]

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

[@ChaplainMike777]

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

[@patrioticwildcamper7682]

love the aeroplane flying over 😂😂😂😂

[@MrYoohootuber]

Well played! Haha 😂

[@mianone7486]

Made me crack up!

[@malcolmturton9779]

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

[@malcolmturton9779]

@@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. kzbin.info/door/g-3XtmjbyEzWwmat-Lm5bQ

[@adrianrigby6184]

@Jeanne Woogend Richard outdoors , his pilot mate

[@gothamsauce8143]

Maggie is such an adorable pupperoni 💜

[@stephenalbert6765]

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

[@gallopingg1]

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

[@mrwes100]

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

[@aristobrat4987]

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

[@budgunter8950]

"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.

[@michaelslater627]

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

[@GrumpyGrunt]

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.

[@ianrtilley]

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

[@medusaman1]

Awesome, simply awesome !

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

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. 💖🌿

[@jasonlund6770]

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

[@joyfulsoul1702]

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

[@chrisbruce1925]

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

[@waynelb5805]

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 🍻.

[@garydumbauld4212]

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

[@HelenNetallica]

Maggie!❤️..hope she’s better😍

[@benirvani2392]

Wonderful ❤ man and Maggie ❤

[@southerncooker6475]

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

[@ravikumarvines]

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

[@Phoeff99]

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.🙏🏻.

[@chiphungerford]

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

[@Spinningininfinity]

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

[@GS-st9ns]

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

[@brianherbert7741]

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.

[@lengleeson6332]

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.

[@Darltornjacket]

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

[@stephaniewoods2374]

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!

[@stephenb.rhodes2369]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Stephen!

[@stevethistle7974]

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.

[@WondersInTheWasteland]

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

[@RicardoMartinez-wq8wj]

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.

[@xaraxania]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Gooey hands are no fun in the woods 😂

[@xaraxania]

@@simonablokeinthewoods no they aren't!! haha

[@michaelgutman4910]

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 KZbin. 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.

[@dangunn6961]

I always enjoy seeing you and Maggie. I love dogs. I walked in the woods today just outside of town. I saw woodpeckers, squirrels, and one black bear.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I took my black bear with me 😂

[@darrenmetcalfe2933]

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

[@danmorocco]

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!

[@marvinaycocho9269]

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

[@dalejohnson9342]

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.

[@BulldogBadger]

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

[@Wee_Morag]

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.

[@papajeff5486]

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

[@murfenator923]

Wow. Just wow.

[@derekmcmanus8615]

Those Dutch ovens look very versatile if a little heavy!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

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

[@derekmcmanus8615]

@@simonablokeinthewoods I didnt think so! 😉

[@gregoryaz8406]

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

[@Draculhuhn]

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

[@jerryschneider145]

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

[@dangallagher8034]

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

[@rialobran]

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]

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]

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

[@stusrambles]

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

[@thcdreams654]

Tom if you are reading this go camp with your pops while you can! Edit: Simon you got the best camping vids up here thanks as always.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! He must have sensed your message - he joined me out in the woods today! 😁

[@northwestolympics1683]

My Petromax dutch oven has become my entire kitchen for camping. Found that lasagna churns out better than in an electric oven! Keep these videos comming. 👍

[@PatNetherlander]

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!

[@Gordie79hamilton]

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

[@syncrosimon]

Very nice and peaceful, thank you Simon.

[@malkiatsingh4112]

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

[@AlanJones-Waimana]

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.

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

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]

Thank you!!

[@Scotty-gg4gc]

Simon, Jack of all trades, master of ALL!

[@ziontrumpet3343]

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]

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

[@leopardwoman38]

Lovely!

[@theresabassemier9901]

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.

[@DiybyUnclenui]

👍👍👍 It is very delicious. 👍👍👍

[@ka-bar5060]

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

[@pamelashort7229]

Wine would be a nice touch

[@steviemx5]

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

[@KathleenMcKay]

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

[@lynnbryant9866]

"Spectacular." Yep, sounds about right.

[@AndrewEllisAndymanout]

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

[@PaddlingTramp]

Good inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

[@maryfrederickson2526]

Perfection!!! Unfortunately it is 2:00 am and too late to head out to my favorite camping spot. But, one can live vicariously!

[@OoavastoO]

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.

[@KentSurvival]

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

[@Amazingmotivations]

👍

[@kylescott2160]

You guys need to do a trip together again

[@acraen]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

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

[@marksadventures3889]

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.

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

My man! You sir, are living like a king.

[@chenoah7963]

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

[@DB-hg9pi]

The dog looks like one of the Beatles.

[@michaelzurker9348]

The fifth Beatle ... yeah

[@alejandrogutierrezcoronado7307]

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]

Ringo starr for sure

[@bertkelly7650]

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

[@germanavilan6064]

I just got one that makes me more proud to cook a steak with smoking smell couple mistakes I did but at the same time learning is one the best key thanks man for the tips from Down Under…!!!!!

[@pastorjustin4181]

Love it when a plan comes together. 😀😊😎 hungry for campfire bread now.😳😊

[@thomasrichards2034]

When you split the bread i'm sure i could actually smell it.

[@stewardthomas3874]

Wow my friend: Permissions? Heavy construction next to your "camp" site? jumbo jets overhead? Just move to Canada already, you got the skills, put them to the test...and you're a carpenter? So come move here, buy a 100 acres in the real "bush", harvest your own wood and work when you want as a Euro trained carpenter. My stepfather is a Northern Ireland trained carpenter, came here in the 70s, been a foreman at a local construction company for 30 yrs, loves the Canadian forests, has made a great life here. Unless it's too cold.

[@windwalker6911]

I love the cold. Should I become a carpenter and renounce my US citizenship? 😆

[@Scotty-gg4gc]

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

[@unclepoutdoors2420]

That bread looked absolutely perfect

[@bellzir2353]

The most important thing you have done, besides baking bread, is to have completely extinguished the fire and to leave the place as you found it.

[@janvaartjes]

What a nice crunchy bread man. I saw you taking your knive out of the backpack and put it on the belt. Why did you put it on at campsite and not already at home? I am really in love with your Aldi folding table. Hopefully the Dutch Aldi will sell it. I want to give you a big complement for your movies. It is like beeing with you in the camp/cano/wilderness and learning all your tricks about camping things. Very motivating Jolly good camping Simon👍

[@tuftywhite9628]

UK knife laws only allow you to carry a folding non-lock bladed knife of 3 inches or less (if I remember correctly). However, you can use larger knives to carry out certain jobs, but you can't just carry them around with you all of the time. If you look up UK knife law, you'll probably get a much more accurate description, but that is why we don't carry larger knives on our belts whilst travelling to and from where we need them, generally they're packed in the bag. Hope this helps.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Like David said, it’s due to our strict knife control laws (which I am 100% in agreement with) the k I’ve stays packed away, out of sight until I’m in camp. 👍

[@ianadamson1241]

@@simonablokeinthewoods On reflection, I remember some 75 or so years ago, when I was a Boy Scout, (I'm 84 now) a large sheath knife was part of our scout uniform and was proudly worn hanging from our scout belts. It was worn at all times when in scout uniform, with one exception, and that was when attending Church Parade. How times have changed!

[@davidleasure9138]

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

[@dekprei]

special food . thank you for your share this video for us.