Slow Cooker Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup water (lukewarm)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat: Turn the slow cooker on high and allow it to preheat. Line the slow cooker with parchment paper; close the lid.

2. 2

   In the mixer: Add the water, yeast, and sugar and let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes until the yeast activates - you'll notice it starting to rise in the mixer bowl. Next, add the salt, flour, and parmesan cheese and mix with the dough hook until well incorporated. You will know it's ready when the sides of your bowl are clean.

3. 3

   Knead the dough: Transfer the ball of dough to a lightly floured surface and knead only a few times until it is smooth. Finally, form the dough into a ball and place it into the preheated slow cooker; close the lid.

4. 4

   Bake: Bake on high for 2 hours, checking occasionally.

5. 5

   Brown the bread: Preheat your oven to 450℉. Once finished in the slow cooker, place the bread with parchment paper onto a baking sheet and place in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes to brown the top!