Many people who have been to the desert with us already know our stick bread recipe . We think there is hardly anything nicer than sitting around the #campfire with friends, wrapping the wooden stick in bread dough and holding it over the flames together until it is ready. We often have delicious sauces with it. So that you can imitate our savory or sweet bread for the campfire , we want to show you how we prepare the dough for stick bread .
Make stick bread yourself: a treat for the campfire
The stick bread we know has very different names from region to region. For example, in East Germany it is called Knüppelbrot or Knüppelkuchen, while in Switzerland it is also called snake bread. At least we now know that the same thing is meant.
Traditionally, there are two types of stick #bread, one sweet and one savory. We prefer the savory ones. At the end of the post you will find both a recipe for sweet stick bread and a recipe for savory stick bread .
Fresh yeast or dry yeast for the stick bread dough?
We try to use fresh yeast whenever possible. However, it often happens that we spontaneously feel like having the bread wrapped around the stick at the campfire and we only have dry yeast. If you feel the same way, don't worry, the stick bread also rises wonderfully with dry yeast.
To make the conversion a little easier for you, I have a tip for you:
1 packet of dry yeast = 7 grams
1 cube of fresh yeast = 42 grams1 packet of dry yeast corresponds to 1/2 cube of fresh yeast
So you can use a packet of dry yeast instead of 1/2 cube of fresh yeast or vice versa.
What do I need?
The essential components of the stick bread are logically the campfire and the sticks or branches. It is important that you do not use any poisonous trees. You should also avoid wood from coniferous trees, as they catch fire easily. In general, the wetter the wood, the better.
Tip: Of course you can also simply put the stick bread on the grill.
It is best to remove the bark from the sticks with a knife and keep them until the time comes. If you don't like it when the stick bread dough comes directly onto the wood, you can also wrap some aluminum foil around the branch beforehand or put a grill tube on the stick.
Tips & tricks for the perfect stick bread
When the dough is ready and everyone has gathered around the campfire, then it can finally start. Of course, there's not much to be said for wrapping the bread around a stick and holding it over the fire.
But I still have a few tips for you:
Cover the tip of the stick with dough. When you wrap the stick bread dough around the stick, make sure it covers the tip as well. Because otherwise it starts to glow and burn again and again.
What amount of dough per stick bread? We have had good experiences with the size of a golf ball . It is enough to wrap the bread relatively thinly around the stick, as it will still rise anyway and will not cook otherwise.
Do not hold the branch directly in the flames. If possible, avoid holding your branch directly in the flames or your bread will burn on the outside and be raw on the inside.
How long does it take for the stick bread to cook? Depending on the thickness of the dough and the distance from the flame, it usually takes between 10 and 15 minutes for the bread to be ready. If it pulls off the branch easily, then it's good. If it sticks and sticks, hold it over the flame for a few more minutes.
Ideas for savory and sweet stick bread dough In my stick bread recipes, I only show you the basic dough. If you like, you can add bacon or ham cubes, some cheese or herbs or garlic to the dough in the savory version . When wrapping, a few slices of bacon or sausages between the bread dough are also really good. For the sweet stick bread dough, you could work with raisins or small chocolate cubes. A little icing sugar over the finished stick cake also tastes delicious.
Correct thickness of the branch. Make sure that your branch is neither too thick nor too thin. If it's too heavy, the stick will always tip over at the front and it will be difficult to hold it in the long run. If your stick is too thin, it can break off and your bread belongs to the flames.
