Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Easy crockpot bread is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly soft and warm loaf every time. The golden crust and soft interior will make your kitchen feel cozy and inviting. Try it with my Easy Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe or Chocolate Mousse Brownies for a complete meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe and Chocolate Mousse Brownies.

What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp dried herbs (like rosemary, thyme, or oregano, optional)
• Optional: 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing (optional)
• Optional: Coarse salt or sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

How to Make Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter until warm (about 120°F).
3. Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Step 4: Knead the dough for 2 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased crockpot.
6. Step 6: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the bread is golden brown.
7. Step 7: Remove the bread from the crockpot and let it cool on a wire rack.
8. Step 8: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt (optional).

Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight.

Freezing Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, you can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour.
• Best substitution: You can substitute instant yeast with active dry yeast, but you'll need to let the dough rise for 1 hour before cooking.
• Make-ahead: See storage section for make-ahead instructions.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread is not rising, make sure your yeast is not expired and that the milk is not too hot.

Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

2 hr

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Total

2 hr 10 min

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp butter

Seasonings

• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp dried herbs (like rosemary, thyme, or oregano, optional)

Optional Toppings

• 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing (optional)
• Coarse salt or sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter until warm (about 120°F).
3. Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Step 4: Knead the dough for 2 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased crockpot.
6. Step 6: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the bread is golden brown.
7. Step 7: Remove the bread from the crockpot and let it cool on a wire rack.
8. Step 8: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt (optional).

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, you can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour.
• Best substitution: You can substitute instant yeast with active dry yeast, but you'll need to let the dough rise for 1 hour before cooking.
• Make-ahead: See storage section for make-ahead instructions.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread is not rising, make sure your yeast is not expired and that the milk is not too hot.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 27g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!