Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade bread in a crockpot with this easy recipe. This no-oven bread is perfect for those who want freshly baked bread without the hassle of traditional baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional:
- Extra flour or cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes.
- Shape and Rest: Shape the dough into a round loaf. Let it rest for 30–45 minutes on parchment paper, covered with a towel.
- Cook in Crockpot: Place the dough in the crockpot lined with parchment paper. Cook on High for 2 to 2½ hours until the bread is firm and reaches 190°F internally.
- Optional Golden Crust: For a golden crust, broil the bread in the oven for 2–4 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- You can customize the bread by adding herbs, garlic, or cheese to the dough.
- Store leftovers in a bread bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus resting time)
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Bread
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
