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Dutch Oven Camping Bread Recipe

Bake crusty, fresh bread right in the coals. Make this simple Dutch oven loaf on cold camp evenings to serve alongside stew.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: davidwillis.info
Dutch Oven Camping Bread Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 mug bread baking flour
  • •½ teaspoon salt
  • •1 teaspoon sugar
  • •1 teaspoon dried active yeast
  • •⅓ mug warm/hot water
  • •a little none olive oil
  • •few none green sticks or stones

Equipment

  • • Dutch oven
  • • baking pan
  • • billy can

Instructions

  1. 1Measure out flour and salt into a bowl and warm the bowl.
  2. 2Activate the yeast in warm water with sugar and a pinch of flour.
  3. 3Once frothy, mix the yeast with the flour and salt to form a ball of dough.
  4. 4Knead the dough until elastic.
  5. 5Oil the baking pan and place dough inside, then let it prove in a warm area.
  6. 6After doubling in size, bake the dough over the fire for 20-30 mins, checking midway.
  7. 7Ensure it's cooked with a skewer and tap the bottom to check if it sounds hollow.

Camp tips

  • • For flavor variations, consider adding cheese, herbs, or other ingredients.
  • • Experiment with cooking methods once you're comfortable with the basic recipe.
  • • Adjust water and flour as needed for desired dough consistency.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
200

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