Slow Cooker Bread
This Slow Cooker Bread is SO EASY! Enjoy a soft, fluffy loaf baked to perfection without the fuss of a traditional oven.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 packet instant dry yeast (about 2 teaspoons or 1/4-ounce)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, granulated sugar, honey, and instant dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Once your yeast mixture is frothy, add the vegetable oil and the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Punch the dough down to release the air. Shape it into a loaf that fits your slow cooker. Grease the slow cooker insert lightly.
- Place the shaped dough into the slow cooker. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid, and set it to low. Cook for about 2-3 hours.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker and let it cool on a wire rack. Slice and enjoy your homemade Slow Cooker Bread warm or toasted!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon or Dough Scraper
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Kitchen Towel
Notes
- Store bread at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze slices wrapped in plastic and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, toast slices from frozen or warm the loaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.