Make your own campfire bread – a simple recipe for cozy evenings

Making campfire bread is one of the best outdoor experiences imaginable. It represents coziness, togetherness, and that special feeling of sitting around a fire together. The dough is quick to prepare, consists of just a few ingredients, and as the flames blaze in the fire pit, the anticipation grows all by itself.

Baking bread on a stick – possible almost everywhere

You don't need a big campfire to make campfire bread. Since open fires aren't allowed everywhere, fire pits or fire bowls are particularly suitable. They can be used flexibly – in the garden, on the patio, or while camping.

What is important is a safe, stable fire pit with enough embers over which the bread on a stick can be baked slowly and evenly.

Campfire bread recipe – simple & classic

Ingredients:

• 500 g flour (Type 405)
• 250 ml lukewarm water
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 packet of dry yeast
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Campfire bread preparation

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add water and olive oil and knead everything into a smooth dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rise for 30-45 minutes, until the volume has roughly doubled.
4. Divide the dough into 8-10 portions and shape each into a long roll.
5. Wrap the dough spirally around a prepared branch tip.
6. Hold the stick about 20 cm above the embers and slowly turn it until the bread on the stick is golden brown all around.

Tip: Patience pays off – too much heat will burn the dough on the outside while it is still raw inside.

Stick bread with fire pit

Fire pits and fire bowls are ideal for preparing campfire bread. They ensure a consistent heat and are versatile in their use. Models that are easy to assemble, stable, and portable are particularly practical.

Make sure the fire pit is stable and has enough space for wood or branches. This will allow the embers to form optimally and the bread on a stick to bake evenly.

Which wood is suitable for making campfire bread?

For making campfire bread , straight, thin branches that still contain some residual moisture are ideal – this prevents them from burning too quickly. Particularly suitable are:

• beech
• pasture
• hazelnut

❗ Important:

• Do not use toxic wood species.
• Do not use wood from the hardware store.
• Remove bark and dirt from the sticks before use.

If you want to prevent the dough from sticking to the wood, you can:

• Lightly grease the branch tip.
• or wrap some aluminum foil around the tip

Conclusion:
Stick bread is uncomplicated, versatile, and brings people together. With a safe fire pit, the right wood, and a simple dough, every evening around the fire becomes a little highlight – whether in the garden, while camping, or on the go.