Description
This Crockpot Bread recipe is an easy, hands-off way to make delicious homemade bread. With minimal ingredients and simple instructions, you’ll have a soft, fluffy loaf ready to enjoy. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add a fresh, comforting loaf to their meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Warm Water (around 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Optional toppings: Herbs (like rosemary or thyme), Seeds (like sunflower or sesame), or Cheese (like shredded cheddar or parmesan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and salt. Mix to distribute the yeast and salt evenly.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour in the warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the dough starts to form. You may need to use your hands to work the dough together. If it’s too dry, add a bit more warm water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. If too sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour, but don’t overdo it.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Make sure it fits comfortably in your crockpot.
- Grease the Crockpot: Lightly grease the crockpot with olive oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside, covering with the lid.
- Cook the Bread: Set the slow cooker on high and cook for 2-3 hours, checking for doneness. The bread is ready when it is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped. If it browns too quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the crockpot and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with butter, cheese, or your favorite spreads.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker. Always check for doneness before removing the bread.
- You can customize the bread by adding herbs, seeds, or cheese during the mixing stage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours (depending on your slow cooker)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of the loaf)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg