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

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  • Опубліковано 1 сер 2023
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 382

  • @sac7890
    @sac7890 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @frankiez7414
    @frankiez7414 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @IslaDuffy
    @IslaDuffy 9 місяців тому +3

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

  • @anoksf216
    @anoksf216 10 місяців тому +12

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

  • @leffee5381
    @leffee5381 10 місяців тому +38

    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
      @goldilocks2go758 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @ralphthebulldog5163
      @ralphthebulldog5163 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @perebird
      @perebird 10 місяців тому +2

      Very fine words Sir !

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  10 місяців тому +11

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

    • @leffee5381
      @leffee5381 10 місяців тому +8

      @@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 😉👊)

  • @OoavastoO
    @OoavastoO 10 місяців тому +11

    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
      @Joannah11 10 місяців тому +2

      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

  • @Kenbur
    @Kenbur 10 місяців тому +68

    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
      @simonablokeinthewoods  10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you Ken! 😁

    • @tracker5849
      @tracker5849 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @GOLD-TOOTH-ANGLER
    @GOLD-TOOTH-ANGLER 10 місяців тому +8

    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
      @simonablokeinthewoods  10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @craiglake6091
    @craiglake6091 10 місяців тому +28

    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
      @stuartadair7052 10 місяців тому +2

      That bread looked genuinely epic 😮

  • @sirroger1066
    @sirroger1066 2 місяці тому +1

    I am hungry now, wow thats some lunch

  • @jamescoffey5225
    @jamescoffey5225 10 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @Aby7799
    @Aby7799 10 місяців тому +33

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

  • @scottplumer3668
    @scottplumer3668 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @mbrider56
    @mbrider56 10 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @tomwilson6915
    @tomwilson6915 10 місяців тому +1

    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!!! 🤣

  • @stellarhodes4162
    @stellarhodes4162 9 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @user-bi8hs4zb8l
    @user-bi8hs4zb8l 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @user-ej2jy2cy1w
      @user-ej2jy2cy1w 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @andrewbailey5759
    @andrewbailey5759 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @Resellerlegend
    @Resellerlegend 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9ev 10 місяців тому +18

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

  • @papabear9481
    @papabear9481 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @chrisponsano4378
    @chrisponsano4378 10 місяців тому +4

    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.

  • @TheNeilo-Audiosound
    @TheNeilo-Audiosound 10 місяців тому +4

    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🙏🙏🙏👍⛺️

  • @Tinrebel
    @Tinrebel 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @ek-nz
    @ek-nz 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @theresabass685
    @theresabass685 10 місяців тому +4

    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 ❤ 🍽️🏕️

  • @KrusinTheSierra
    @KrusinTheSierra 6 місяців тому +2

    You make me want to start cooking outdoors

  • @Gabblerwba1
    @Gabblerwba1 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @joanhuggett5164
    @joanhuggett5164 10 місяців тому +8

    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.

  • @brianlykins6663
    @brianlykins6663 10 місяців тому +11

    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.

  • @sjwillis1137
    @sjwillis1137 10 місяців тому +1

    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 . 🥣👌♡

  • @Andrewoutdooradventures1550
    @Andrewoutdooradventures1550 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @ratawai
    @ratawai 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @nancytipton2640
    @nancytipton2640 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @colinbrown4008
    @colinbrown4008 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @chrisavalon6198
    @chrisavalon6198 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @BeeKay4444
    @BeeKay4444 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @1967AJB
    @1967AJB 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @trylliumt5441
    @trylliumt5441 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @falafel4618
    @falafel4618 10 місяців тому +4

    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!

  • @Hortonscakes
    @Hortonscakes 10 місяців тому +1

    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!

  • @melanieronbrooks80
    @melanieronbrooks80 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @craig7088
    @craig7088 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @utubetjc
    @utubetjc 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @chillaxorz
    @chillaxorz 10 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @laetare
    @laetare 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @franmcintyre8823
    @franmcintyre8823 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @fredbos5997
    @fredbos5997 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @simonhopkins3867
    @simonhopkins3867 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @robertlee8400
    @robertlee8400 9 місяців тому +1

    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 .

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @pipey3000
    @pipey3000 10 місяців тому +4

    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
      @graceygrumble 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @catherinedrew203
    @catherinedrew203 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @margaretbagur3553
    @margaretbagur3553 10 місяців тому

    I swear I could smell that cooking/baking!

  • @tartrekker
    @tartrekker 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jackiemorrissey8250
    @jackiemorrissey8250 10 місяців тому

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

  • @garethraven3933
    @garethraven3933 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mikebrown9906
    @mikebrown9906 10 місяців тому

    Better than therapy. Simon, you're Genius.

  • @Lord-DavidWhines
    @Lord-DavidWhines 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @southerncooker6475
    @southerncooker6475 10 місяців тому +3

    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!!!

  • @stefan.5987
    @stefan.5987 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @clairecooper197
    @clairecooper197 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @user-nd7bp8po8k
    @user-nd7bp8po8k 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @DWayNana
    @DWayNana Місяць тому +1

    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❤

  • @gigi3242
    @gigi3242 10 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @ruchiramunjal6061
    @ruchiramunjal6061 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @user-fx9sf3wf6k
    @user-fx9sf3wf6k 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @shannonrinehart4635
    @shannonrinehart4635 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @sorceryfarm6535
    @sorceryfarm6535 10 місяців тому

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

  • @robthompson819
    @robthompson819 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @reginaschmid2657
    @reginaschmid2657 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith6871 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @TheNon-DigArtist
    @TheNon-DigArtist 10 місяців тому +1

    That looked absolutely Gorgeous! I'm going to have to try that whether I'm in the woods or not! Thanks!😋

  • @bazbarrow6160
    @bazbarrow6160 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @ghostofkadesh9041
    @ghostofkadesh9041 10 місяців тому +1

    Outdoor food, yummy 😃👍

  • @irvsstella
    @irvsstella 6 місяців тому +1

    My mouth is literally watering 😊

  • @dianejacklin4338
    @dianejacklin4338 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @johnwallis96
    @johnwallis96 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @steveanderson6523
    @steveanderson6523 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @user-hf9gn8vc6y
    @user-hf9gn8vc6y 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @julianedebus7990
    @julianedebus7990 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mickybetts7957
    @mickybetts7957 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @AlaFefe
    @AlaFefe 10 місяців тому

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

  • @garylhedrickjr6863
    @garylhedrickjr6863 9 місяців тому

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

  • @davidddddddddd
    @davidddddddddd 9 місяців тому

    Possibly my favourite human

  • @chrislonsberry1974
    @chrislonsberry1974 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @alanrobertson5497
    @alanrobertson5497 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing to watch, loved it.❤❤

  • @davemcdade7645
    @davemcdade7645 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve just made your version of the cheese and jalapeño bread… totally delicious! Thanks 😊

  • @eddyoddrod
    @eddyoddrod 10 місяців тому

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

  • @margreetvanderbent1361
    @margreetvanderbent1361 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice and tasty video I love it

    • @sosteve9113
      @sosteve9113 10 місяців тому

      Indeed,it looks delicious

  • @theboyneeds
    @theboyneeds 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations, i think you just won UA-cam Simon! Thanks.

  • @user-tu8wr3mw2t
    @user-tu8wr3mw2t 10 місяців тому

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

  • @pitchforkcustom
    @pitchforkcustom 9 місяців тому

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

  • @gene_takovic57
    @gene_takovic57 10 місяців тому +2

    That bread looks delicious! Another great cookout. Thanks for sharing!

  • @waltwalters4144
    @waltwalters4144 10 місяців тому

    Well I know what I'm making for dinner tomorrow! Watching from North Carolina, USA

  • @sueelphick9060
    @sueelphick9060 10 місяців тому +1

    Lovely jubbly that soup looked wonderful making me hungry just watching you cook it... 😊😊😊😊Love your cooking videos and your recipes Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

  • @garyblack2858
    @garyblack2858 10 місяців тому

    That looked so delicious. I need to try this. Campfire baked bread and French onion soup. How delightful.

  • @irvsstella
    @irvsstella 6 місяців тому +1

    I love cooking bread with added herbs. I really enjoy parsley dough, or maybe thyme dough, but for some reason, my missus prefers it with dil!
    Love the shoe....😅