Would you like a hearty accompaniment to your dinner? Then try this Easy Dutch Oven Bread. It is a fun and simple way to elevate a campfire meal.

Making bread while camping may seem intimidating, but it is pretty straightforward. Follow these simple instructions to create a delicious loaf that the family will love!

How to Make Dutch Oven Bread

You will need flour, salt, yeast, and water for bread baked in a Dutch oven. Measure out 4 cups of all-purpose flour at home and place it in a plastic gallon-sized zipper bag.

Prepared charcoal briquettes in a charcoal chimney serve as the heat source for this camp bread. 25+ pieces are needed for this bake. Light them up while your dough is rising a second time.

The steps for making bread are:

1. Mix the dough – Remove about a half cup of the flour from the gallon bag and set aside. Add the salt and packet of yeast to the bag and shake to mix. Slowly add the water a little at a time and squeeze the bag to combine. Add the extra flour bits at a time until well combined. Knead the dough in the bag for about 10 minutes, stopping to unzip to let the air out.
2. Let the dough rise – Let it rise in a shaded spot for about an hour or until doubled in size. You will see a lot of air bubbles in the dough.
3. Second rise – Punch the dough down and let it rise a second time for approximately 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the heat – Light the 25+ charcoal briquettes. Preheat the cast-iron pot by placing it directly in the campfire coals. A hot pot helps the bread to form a thick crust.
5. Bake the bread – Place a parchment liner in the hot Dutch oven and carefully place the dough formed into a ball inside. Cover with the lid and place the pot over a small circle of eight coals. Place 17 coals on the lid. Bake for 35-45 minutes, adding 5-10 minutes until the golden brown bread sounds hollow when tapped.
   If making something in a second Dutch oven, you can stack them to bake simultaneously. Place the recipe that needs a longer bake on the bottom. The coals on the lower oven’s lid serve as the top oven’s bottom heat source.
   If baking at home in a regular oven, bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, adding more if needed.

Carefully remove your bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool before slicing. Top with butter and enjoy it with Salisbury Steak, Beef Stew, or whatever you have for dinner.

And there you have it! Fresh, homemade bread while camping. It may take some extra effort, but the taste is worth it.