Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe

Easy Crockpot Bread. Soft, golden, and homemade in just 2 hours. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a perfect rise every time. The warm, cozy aroma will fill your home and make your family beg for a slice. Try it with my Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta. 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 Blackberry Muffins.

What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe

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 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• Optional: 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing)
• Optional: Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

How to Make Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and garlic powder (if using).
2. Step 2: Add warm water and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough for 2 minutes in the bowl. It will be sticky, that's okay.
4. Step 4: Lightly grease your slow cooker insert with cooking spray or oil.
5. Step 5: Place the dough in the greased insert. Cover and cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the bread has doubled in size and is golden brown.
6. Step 6: Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe

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 prepare the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the crockpot overnight in the fridge.

Freezing Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to dry it out.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the water with milk for a richer flavor.
• Make-ahead: See 'make ahead' in storage section.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves at once.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread isn't rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your water isn't too hot.

Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

1.5 to 2 hours

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Total

2 hours

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Seasonings

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Optional Toppings

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing)
• Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and garlic powder (if using).
2. Step 2: Add warm water and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough for 2 minutes in the bowl. It will be sticky, that's okay.
4. Step 4: Lightly grease your slow cooker insert with cooking spray or oil.
5. Step 5: Place the dough in the greased insert. Cover and cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the bread has doubled in size and is golden brown.
6. Step 6: Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the water with milk for a richer flavor.
• Make-ahead: See 'make ahead' in storage section.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves at once.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread isn't rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your water isn't too hot.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Oven reheat: Warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to dry it out.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the crockpot overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 130
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 23g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

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

Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe 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!