Description
This Crock Pot Bread recipe is a simple and convenient way to bake fresh, homemade bread using a slow cooker. With a soft crumb and a lightly crisp crust, this bread requires minimal hands-on time and no oven, making it perfect for easy baking any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups luke-warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Line your 6 quart slow cooker with parchment paper to prevent the bread from sticking during cooking.
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the active dry yeast and sugar with the luke-warm water. Stir gently to dissolve and mix.
- Allow yeast to bloom: Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix the dough: Add the flour, oil, honey, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until all ingredients are combined into a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to the parchment paper or a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough: Form the dough into a round ball and place it inside the parchment-lined slow cooker.
- Cook the bread: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the high setting for 2 hours, allowing the dough to rise and bake gently inside.
- Remove and cool: Carefully lift the bread out of the slow cooker using the parchment paper and set it aside to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve: Slice the bread and serve fresh with your favorite toppings or alongside meals.
Notes
- Make sure the water is lukewarm (about 105-115°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of the bread from the slow cooker.
- You can add herbs or garlic powder to the dough for additional flavor.
- Let the bread cool a bit before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, and reheat briefly for best texture.
