Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Stir in warm water and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.
- Transfer dough to a greased crock pot insert lined with parchment paper.
- Cook on high for 2–3 hours, or until the crust is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Optional: For a crispier crust, place the loaf under the broiler for 2–4 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Add chopped herbs, garlic, shredded cheese, or seeds for variation.
- Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf—expect a denser texture.
- Ensure bread is fully cooked by checking for a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
- To crisp the crust, briefly broil after crock pot cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Bread
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
