No knead crock pot bread with garlic and Parmesan: easy to make, crusty, and delicious! Your whole family will love this flavorful artisan bread. Yes, you read that right - NO KNEADING! Who would have thought that baking homemade fresh bread could be this simple and yet still so yummy?
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👩🏻🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
This slow cooker bread only takes 2 hours to make in the crockpot! Plus it's easy to make. there's no fussy kneading, it just needs time to rise!
Everyone in the family loves this bread! And it disappears quite quickly too. Most of the time I can't count on any significant amount of it lasting to the next day, it's just that good!
There's nothing I like better than a thick slice of warm, fresh-baked bread, with a slightly melting pat of butter slathered all over it. YUM. Yes, I'm drooling a little bit right now!
The problem is that I used to hardly ever get to enjoy homemade bread right out of the oven. I mean, who has the time? Or the energy? Well, I'm sure some people have the time and the energy. But not this mom. 🙂
That is, until I figured out how to use my slow cooker to bake bread. And, *BONUS*, these instructions require absolutely no kneading!
🥘 Ingredients Needed
- bread flour - substitute regular white flour in a pinch
- quick rise instant yeast - look for the quick rise package
- garlic salt
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic
- cornmeal (optional)
🔪 Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, garlic salt, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the minced garlic into the water.
- Add the water/garlic mixture into the dry ingredients and combine until all the flour has been incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and allow to rise for 1 hours 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cornmeal on the parchment paper, then dump the dough onto the paper. Form the dough into a round, sprinkle with additional cornmeal. Cover with plastic wrap, allow to rest for ½ hour.
- Preheat the slow cooker for about 5 minutes on high. Remove the plastic wrap, pick up the parchment paper with the dough and place in the slow cooker. Tuck or trim the edges of the parchment paper if necessary to fit under the lid.
- Place a layer of paper towels over the slow cooker, then place the lid on top of the towels.
- Cook on high for 2 hours, then remove from the slow cooker.
👪 FAQs
You can substitute plain flour. The bread flour contains more protein and helps the dough to rise higher. If you use all purpose flour instead, it won't raise as much, but it will still be delicious!
If you're looking for a warm spot to proof your bread, consider using your crockpot! Fill it halfway with water and turn on low. Add the lid upside-down. Place a kitchen towel over it and your bowl of dough right on top!
The loaf will be done when it reaches an internal temperature of approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This is easy to check with an instant read thermometer.
💭 Top Tips
Expert Tip: If you love a crunchy crust, then pop the baked loaf into a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. The result is that artisan crust we all love!
- Double check the yeast to make sure it isn't expired.
- Center the loaf in the crock pot so it cooks evenly.
- Don't omit the paper towels! They catch steam so your loaf doesn't get soggy.
💡 Storing Leftover Bread
Storing the leftovers isn't normally an issue at our house - we love crock pot bread! BUT if you have some here's the skinny:
- Wrap leftovers loosely in plastic wrap and place in a brown bag.
- Do not refrigerate, but store in a cool dry area.
- Though refrigerating will make the bread stale, it will freeze well. Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and freeze up to three weeks.
🥖 Serving Suggestions
This bread is delicious and is a great side dish with just about any meal! We especially love it for toast and topped with some homemade jelly or spread with butter and a drizzle of honey? Heavenly!
I love serving this freshly baked bread alongside a steamy bowl of soup, like this Turkey & Wild Rice Soup, for a hearty and delicious complete meal!
And if the worst thing happens and it gets stale? Don't toss it out, make French toast! I have a couple recipes on the blog Crockpot French Toast and Banana Cinnamon French Toast. Both would be delicious using leftover crock pot bread!
🍞 Additional Bread Recipes
If you want to try a classic bread recipe check out this recipe for Amish White Bread. A no-fail recipe, it's perfect for beginning bread bakers!
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Easy Crock Pot Bread with Garlic and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour (you can substitute regular white flour in a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon quick rise instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 and ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (short cut- use jarred minced garlic)
- ⅛ cup cornmeal to prevent sticking (you can substitute flour if you don't have cornmeal)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, garlic salt, and Parmesan cheese.3 cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon quick rise instant yeast, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Measure the water, then add the minced garlic into the water.1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 and ½ cups water
- Add the water into the flour mixture and combine until all the flour has been incorporated. (Note: the dough will be very sticky)
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and allow to sit for 1 and ½ hours.
- On a large piece of parchment paper, sprinkle the cornmeal (or flour), the dump the dough onto the paper. Form the dough into a round , sprinkle with some additional cornmeal, then cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for ½ hour.⅛ cup cornmeal
- Preheat the slow cooker for about 5 minutes on high, then remove the plastic wrap, pick up the parchment paper with the dough on it, and place it in the slow cooker. Tuck or trim the edges of the parchment paper if necessary to fit under the lid.
- Place a layer of paper towels over the slow cooker, then place the lid on top of the towels.
- Cook on high for 2 hours, then remove from the slow cooker.
- If more of a brown crust is desired, bake at 400 degrees in the oven for 15-20 minutes (optional).
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Make sure your yeast isn't expired before baking.
- For even cooking, ensure the dough is centered in your crock pot.
- Paper towels will catch steam and prevent your bread from getting soft or soggy.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Julie Day says
Such a lovely recipe but sadly dropped and smashed my crockpot today can l do this in oven please?
Kristin King says
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear you smashed your crockpot! I have not made this in the oven, but if I was going to give it a try, here is what I would do. After the dough’s second rise, place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 35–40 minutes, until crust is deep golden brown. Cool on a rack before slicing.
Diane says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Kristin King says
So glad to hear it! Thanks for stopping by to let me know! 🙂
Bobi says
Can you make the dough into rolls instead of a loaf?
Kristin says
I have not ever tried that, but I think you could section the dough and add the rolls into the slow cooker and then slow cook as directed. When they are done, you will likely need to pull them apart. Good luck!
Shelly says
A question, you call for garlic salt in this recipe. Can garlic powder be substituted or is the salt required for the yeast? Don’t have the salts stopped using them. Could I use regular salt and garlic powder?
Thanks
Shel
Kristin King says
Yes, you can absolutely do that. The salt is not required.
Traci says
Definitely loving the idea of not heating up the whole kitchen to bake bread. So cool...thanks for sharing 🙂
Catherine says
I'm always so impressed with all the things you can make in the crockpot...your bread came out perfect!! What a great idea!
Megan Lehr says
What a fun recipe! I never thought it was possible to bake bread in the crock pot!
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
I can bake bread in my crockpot? Hellyes! This needs to be tried!
Gail Montero says
This looks amazing! I love my crockpot and I love bread so I should make this soon!