Rustic Slow Cooker Bread

4.70 from 13 votes

Rustic Slow Cooker Bread is exactly as easy and convenient as it sounds! Skip the loaf pan, the dough rise, and turning on the oven, because the crockpot does it all!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings slices

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 packet active dry yeast 2¼ teaspoons
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
1 ½ cups lukewarm water around 95°F
3 ½ cups all purpose flour + more for kneading
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Line a 6 quart slow cooker with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Mix it together and then let the yeast activate for 10 minutes.
1 packet active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar, 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
Next, add in the flour, olive oil, honey, and salt. Stir until it comes together.
3 ½ cups all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt
Lightly flour a large clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead the dough, adding up to 1/2 cup additional flour, as needed, until smooth. It should be slightly sticky.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it into the prepared slow cooker.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
Carefully lift the parchment paper to remove the bread from the slow cooker and let cool before slicing and serving.

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Notes

Place a tea towel or double layer of paper towel between the crockpot and lid to catch moisture.
The dough should be slightly sticky; use up to ½ cup extra flour while kneading if needed.
For a golden brown top, lightly broil the loaf after baking.
Add fresh herbs, cheese, or sesame seeds to the dough or sprinkle on top.
A sprinkle of sea salt on top adds a tasty finish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
You can add cheese or herbs to change the flavor. A sprinkle of coarse salt on top is also delicious.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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