Slow Cooker Whole Wheat Bread
Description:
🍞 I stumbled upon this intriguing recipe in the “Fix it and Forget it” cookbook, and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you! This whole wheat bread is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make in your slow cooker. Give it a try and see for yourself!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered milk
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups white flour
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 421.8
- Fat: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
- Sodium: 339.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 63.5g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 21.2g
- Protein: 15.9g
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings:
- Makes 8 servings
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine powdered milk, honey, salt, yeast, and half of the whole wheat flour.
- Using the mixer, beat the ingredients for 2 minutes until well combined.
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Incorporate Remaining Flour:
- Gradually add the remaining whole wheat flour and white flour to the mixture.
- Mix well until a dough forms.
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Grease the Pan:
- Grease a bread or cake pan that fits into your slow cooker.
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Transfer the Dough:
- Place the dough into the greased pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
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Cover and Rest:
- Cover the pan with greased tin foil.
- Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Place the pan with the dough into the slow cooker.
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Cooking:
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to High heat.
- Bake the bread for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until it is cooked through and golden brown.
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Final Touch:
- Once the bread is cooked, carefully remove the pan from the slow cooker.
- Uncover the bread and let it stand for another 5 minutes.
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Serving:
- Serve the whole wheat bread warm and enjoy its delicious homemade flavor!
This slow cooker whole wheat bread is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave freshly baked bread without the hassle of kneading and baking in the oven. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy wholesome, homemade bread any time you want!
