Slow Cooker Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups (455 g) bread flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast, 1 envelope
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water, 105-115°F

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Stir with a whisk and slowly pour in the water. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined and the dough forms into a ball. Cover the bowl with cling film and let it set on the counter overnight, 8-18 hours.
• Line the bowl of your Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker with parchment paper.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With well-floured hands, flatten the dough into a circle, then fold it over onto itself and shape it into a ball. Place the dough into the prepared slow cooker. Place a double layer of paper towel under the lid to prevent condensation from dripping onto the dough. Turn the slow cooker on HIGH and cook for 2 hours or until the bread is cooked through.
• Remove the bread by lifting it out with the parchment paper.
• The fully cooked bread will have a light, soft crust. If you desire a golden crispy crust, place the bread under the broiler for 5 minutes. Set the bread on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.