No-Knead Crockpot Bliss Bread: Soft, Warm, and Simply Irresistible
Trust me, you’re going to love this Crockpot Bread! It’s soft, fluffy, and the slow cooker does all the magic while you relax. The best part? It’s incredibly simple, and you can customize it with herbs, cheese, or seeds for an extra burst of flavor. This is one of those recipes that turns your kitchen into a comforting haven, filling the air with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Let’s get into it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (not including the rising time)
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours (in the slow cooker)
- Total Time: 3 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour – A perfect base for this dough, giving it structure and fluff.
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast – This will help the bread rise and become soft and airy.
- 1 teaspoon salt – Enhances the flavor and helps balance the yeast’s action.
- 1 1/2 cups warm water – Activates the yeast and helps form a smooth dough.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil – Adds richness and keeps the bread soft.
- Optional toppings like herbs, seeds, or cheese – Customize to your taste!
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook the bread on high for 2-3 hours, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add your favorite toppings like dried herbs, seeds, or even shredded cheese into the dough or sprinkle them on top before baking for extra flavor.
- If your slow cooker runs hot, check the bread around 2 hours to ensure it doesn’t overbake.
- For a crispy crust, you can finish the bread off by placing it in a preheated oven for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg