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Slow Cooker Bread

A warm, crusty loaf made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen towel or cloth

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
  2. Pour in the warm water and olive oil.
  3. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until it forms a cohesive dough.
  4. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
  5. Grease the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.
  6. Gently punch down the dough and transfer it to the slow cooker, shaping it into a round loaf.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat.
  8. Cook for about 3 hours, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Once done, carefully lift the bread out and let it cool on a wire rack.

Notes

This bread is delicious on its own or served with butter, jam, or alongside soups and stews.