Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought

Easy Crockpot Bread – Soft, homemade bread with a golden crust, ready in just 2 hours. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the technique for the best slow cooker bread. The trick I discovered is using a specific temperature setting. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe and Creamy Sundried Tomato 'Marry Me' Gnocchi.

What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for greasing)
• Optional: Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)

How to Make Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought

1. Mix dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, instant yeast, and sugar. Add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
3. Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased slow cooker, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour on the 'warm' setting.
4. Bake: After rising, turn the slow cooker to the 'high' setting and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 190°F (88°C).
5. Cool and serve: Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker, let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Freezing Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought

Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to make them soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter texture, try folding the dough gently after the first rise, before shaping it for the second rise.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the water with milk for a richer flavor, but the bread may be slightly denser.
• Make-ahead: To make this bread ahead of time, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread. Simply use a larger slow cooker or cook the loaves separately.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread isn't rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and that the water isn't too hot. If the bread is too dense, try using less flour or letting it rise for a longer period.

Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

1 hr 30 mins

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Total

1 hr 45 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for greasing)

Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Mix dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, instant yeast, and sugar. Add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
3. Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased slow cooker, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour on the 'warm' setting.
4. Bake: After rising, turn the slow cooker to the 'high' setting and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 190°F (88°C).
5. Cool and serve: Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker, let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter texture, try folding the dough gently after the first rise, before shaping it for the second rise.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the water with milk for a richer flavor, but the bread may be slightly denser.
• Make-ahead: To make this bread ahead of time, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread. Simply use a larger slow cooker or cook the loaves separately.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread isn't rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and that the water isn't too hot. If the bread is too dense, try using less flour or letting it rise for a longer period.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to make them soggy.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 130
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 1g
• Carbs: 26g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 230mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!