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2-Hour Crockpot Bread with Rosemary Recipe

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This 2-hour Crockpot Bread recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to bake a delicious, fresh loaf using your slow cooker. With basic pantry ingredients like flour, yeast, and sugar, combined with the slow, gentle heat of the crockpot, this bread yields a soft, fluffy interior and can be finished under the broiler for a crispy crust. The optional rosemary adds a savory touch, making it perfect for pairing with soups, stews, or enjoying on its own.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • rosemary (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Butter for brushing (about 1 tablespoon)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Pour the warm water into a large bowl, then add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and stir gently. Let the mixture sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Add Salt and Oil: Stir the salt into the yeast mixture until it dissolves, then add the vegetable oil and mix well.
  3. Mix and Knead Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. Use your hands to combine everything into a dough, then knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes until it forms a smooth, elastic ball.
  4. First Rise: Lightly coat a bowl with olive oil and place the dough ball inside. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot. Allow the dough to rise for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
  5. Prepare Slow Cooker: Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring it also comes up the sides to prevent sticking. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray for added ease.
  6. Place Dough in Crockpot: Transfer the risen dough onto the prepared parchment paper inside the slow cooker. Optionally, sprinkle rosemary evenly over the top for added flavor.
  7. Cook Bread: Cover and cook the dough in the slow cooker on HIGH for 2 hours. The bread will rise further and bake gently during this time.
  8. Finish Under Broiler: Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker, brush the top with a little butter for flavor and shine. Place the bread under a preheated broiler for about 1 minute or until the top turns slightly brown and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a warm spot, you can use your oven set to the lowest temperature for proofing the dough.
  • The broiling step is optional but highly recommended to achieve a crispy crust.
  • Substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for extra flavor if desired.
  • Rosemary is optional and can be replaced or combined with other herbs such as thyme or oregano.
  • Use fresh yeast instead of active dry yeast by adjusting the quantity to 2 1/4 teaspoons if needed.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check the bread at 1 hour 45 minutes to prevent overcooking.

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