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A loaf of freshly baked slow cooker bread on a wooden cutting board.

Slow Cooker Bread

This slow cooker bread features a crusty exterior and soft, fluffy interior, perfect for any meal or spread and ideal for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 18 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Ingredients
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour Higher protein content for structure
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast No activation needed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F) Use thermometer for accuracy

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Stir with a whisk to blend evenly.
  2. Gradually pour in the warm water, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 8-18 hours.
Cooking
  1. Line the bowl of your slow cooker with parchment paper.
  2. Flour your work surface lightly and turn out the dough, flatten it into a 9-inch circle, and form a ball.
  3. Place the dough ball in the prepared slow cooker, placing a double layer of paper towel under the lid.
  4. Cook on high for about 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  5. Lift the bread out using the parchment paper and place it under the broiler for 5 minutes for a crispy crust.
  6. Allow cooling completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Monitor cooking time and internal temperature for best results. Experiment with flavors and allow the dough to rise adequately.