How To Make Bread in a Slow Cooker Easy Country Loaf

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
2. Add the lukewarm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Don't overmix.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Grease the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to easily lift the loaf out later.
5. Gently punch down the dough, and shape it into a round or oblong loaf.
6. Place the loaf in the prepared slow cooker. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until the bread is cooked through. Check for doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center; it should come out clean. The top of the loaf will be pale.
8. Carefully lift the loaf out of the slow cooker using the parchment paper overhang. For a crispier crust, you can place the loaf under a preheated broiler (grill) for a few minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, or pan-fry it with some butter.
9. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.