Description
This easy Crockpot Bread recipe offers a simple and convenient way to bake a fresh loaf of yeast bread without an oven. Using a slow cooker, you can make a soft, fluffy bread with a minimal ingredient list and effortless preparation. Perfect as a side dish or for sandwiches, this bread can be customized with herbs, cheese, or garlic for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Other
- Parchment paper (to line crockpot)
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Make the dough: Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Shape the loaf: Form the dough into a round loaf shape. This helps ensure even cooking in the crockpot.
- Prepare crockpot: Line the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make removal easier. Place the shaped dough inside.
- Cook the bread: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the bread is cooked through and an internal temperature of 190°F is reached. The top will remain pale.
- Optional broiling: For a golden crust, remove the bread from the crockpot and place it under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing to finish setting the texture and prevent crumbling.
Notes
- You can add herbs, cheese, or garlic to the dough for extra flavor.
- If using instant yeast, skip proofing and mix it directly with the dry ingredients.
- This recipe works best in a standard 5–6 quart crockpot for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
