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6 Breads You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker

ByMARYGRACE TAYLORFEBRUARY 1, 2017

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From frittatas to granola, your slow cooker can churn out almost anything. Except bread. Nope, you can't possibly make bread in a slow cooker…except you can. And it's just as delicious as a loaf that you'd pull hot from the oven. (Well, if you ever actually had the time to do that sort of thing.)

Of course, you still have to mix up your dough and knead it for a few minutes. We're not performing magic here, people. But once you get those simple steps out of the way, it's straight into the slow cooker for 2 to 4 hours, depending on your bread recipe. All told, you end up with a fresh, flavorful loaf for about 15 minutes of work and cleanup time. Definitely worth it, right? (Repeat after us: No more dieting. Ever. Instead, learn how to eat clean—with zero deprivation!—and watch the pounds drop off with Your Metabolism Makeover.)

Slow-cooker bread, folks. It's a thing, and you need to get on board now. Here are 6 tasty ways to do it. 

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7-MINUTE ARTISAN CROCK POT BREAD

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7-Minute Artisan Crock Pot Bread

Chewy and crunchy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside. This delicious, bakery-style bread can be yours for just 7 minutes of hands-on work. Draping a paper towel over the dough and leaving the slow cooker lid slightly ajar prevents excess moisture from building up, keeping your crust crisp, says Eazy Peazy Meals. Smart! (When choosing store-bought bread, use these tips from nutritionists.)

Crockpot Bread with Rosemary

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Crockpot Bread with Rosemary

Using rapid yeast means that you don't have to spend hours waiting for the dough for this rosemary-scented loaf to rise, says Brown Sugar. For an extra-crispy crust, pop it under the broiler for a few minutes right before you're ready to eat. Sure, it's an extra step—but it's one that's definitely worth it. 

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Slow Cooker Olive Parmesan Bread

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Slow Cooker Olive Parmesan Bread

You could spend $7 on a fancy loaf of Parmesan- and garlic-flavored bread flecked with juicy, salty olives. Or you could make this one from Dizzy Busy and Hungry. It's fresher and cheaper, and the 4 hours it takes to prepare are almost entirely hands off. (Try whipping up one of these fancy hummus dips to accompany your slow cooker bread.)

Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

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Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

Good news: You don't have to be Martha Stewart to bake buttery dinner rolls from scratch. And making them is almost as easy as making a full-size loaf. Just shape your bread dough into smaller, roll-size balls and tuck them in your slow cooker. Extra points if you brush the finished rolls with melted butter, like Living Sweet Moments does. 

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Slow Cooker Cornbread

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Slow Cooker Cornbread

Making cornbread in your slow cooker is a lot like making cake—just make the batter, pour it in, and let your crock-pot do the rest, says Fuss Free Flavours. Throw together a loaf when you've got a pot of chili or black bean soup on the menu.

Crock Pot Apple Fritter Bread

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Crock Pot Apple Fritter Bread

Did you save room for dessert? Good, because you're definitely going to want to make The Gourmet RD's buttery, whole-wheat apple cinnamon bread. It's studded with big pieces of apple and walnuts, and topped with a buttery brown sugar and spice drizzle. In other words, it's truly a thing of beauty.