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October 10, 2009

Speed up the process of raising bread by using your slow cooker!

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Speed up the process of raising bread by using your slow cooker! #lifehack

From time to time I will buy the frozen Rhodes bread dough loaves. As you know, it takes all day for the loaf to raise. I thought I would try and see if putting it in the crockpot could speed up the process. I placed the loaf in a bread loaf pan that fit inside my 6 quart slow cooker.  Then I turned it to warm and put the lid on. 2 hours later it had completely raised and was ready to go in the oven.  Talk about a time saver!  The dough went from completely frozen to ready to go in the oven in just 2 hours.

You could also use this tip for your homemade bread dough.  Obviously it wouldn’t take as long to raise because the dough won’t be frozen.  I haven’t tried this yet myself so I’m not sure how long it would take.  I’m guessing maybe 30 minutes?  I’ll try it and get back to you!

Speed up the process of raising bread by using your slow cooker! #lifehack
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34 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Breads Tagged With: Tips, life hacks, All Posts, kitchen tip tuesday

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  1. Bonnie says

    October 30, 2021 at 11:02 am

    What a wonderful idea! My kitchen always is cold, so bread takes forever to rise. Have tried the microwave with fair success, also the oven, but this seams to be the best idea yet. Will try it today!

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  2. Amy says

    June 6, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Bread rises. It doesn’t raise!

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    • Kathie Sawyer says

      September 24, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Not really necessary.

      Reply
    • Patsarina says

      November 20, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you for clarifying. I didn’t get it…,,

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    • MaryAnn Coy says

      November 21, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Yes bread rises but in her context raise is acceptable if not totally appropriate. . However she might have better stated it as “After 2 hours the bread had finished rising”..

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    • Cindy says

      January 18, 2023 at 4:59 am

      Always a spelling queen in the group. Do you feel better now?

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      • Dawn says

        January 24, 2023 at 8:35 am

        Ditto Cindy. I understood the initial suggestion perfectly. Grammar police in the house.

        Reply
  3. miriam says

    July 5, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    would it be to cook the home made bread dough in the slow cooker ??? really , give details please id love to try it thanks this would be fabulous
    miriam

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    • Megan says

      June 17, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      1 to 2.5 hours on high can cook a loaf. It will not be as crusty as oven baked though.

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  4. Pauline Crocker says

    October 24, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I love the smell of home made bread. Will definitely be trying is. Thank you.

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  5. Sherrie says

    February 17, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I like that Idea for Bread. I am going to make it.

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  6. Anna B. says

    October 6, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    I have only low and high on my crock. Would I be using the ‘low’ setting for this? Thanks!

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    • Karen says

      October 10, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      I’d be nervous to use low because it will probably start cooking the bread!

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      • Margaret Parker says

        February 16, 2018 at 11:30 am

        You can also put it in the microwave, close the door just enough for the light to come on with the door not catching. I do this every time I want bread to rise. Love it! Do not turn the microwave on!!!!!

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        • Dave says

          October 16, 2018 at 7:15 am

          Its dangerous if the microwaves aren’t contained for your health !

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      • Christine Xander says

        July 23, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        says warm setting not low

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    • Suzy says

      January 13, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Get a new one.

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  7. Nana says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    I was thinking of this being a great time saver and wondered if placing that loaf pan in a couple inches of water inside the slow cooker would be a help in the rise.

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    • [email protected] says

      October 17, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      Yes, I bet would help!

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    • Michelle says

      January 10, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      Yeah, I was wondering too! My slow cooker gets really hot even on warm and I actually cooked the first loaf!

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  8. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Any suggestions on raising and cooking directly in the crock pot? Can I rise on warm and then set to High when risen? Could I still use the loaf pan in the crock pot to do both?

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    • [email protected] says

      February 11, 2014 at 4:06 am

      yes, I bet that would work! Place in a greased loaf pan, raise on warm then turn to high and cover and cook until done. I'm guessing that would be about 2 hours on high but not exactly sure since I've never done it. Let me know how it goes!

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  9. [email protected] says

    November 8, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    yes, good idea on the parchment!!

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  10. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    You could also put the dough in some parchment paper cut to fit the loaf pan if your loaf pan doesn't fit. Then you can lift out the parchment paper and drop into the loaf pan.

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  11. [email protected] says

    November 5, 2013 at 4:08 am

    Connie, make your homemade bread, shape it and place in a loaf pan. Place the loaf pan in the bottom of your slow cooker. Turn to warm and let raise. Good luck!

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  12. Corinne Romero says

    November 3, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    How would this work with homemade bread recipe?

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  13. Linda W says

    July 30, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Love this idea!

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  14. Olyveoil says

    April 12, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Hello,

    I like your blog, I've really enjoyed it.

    I wanted to add my .02 worth on thawing out frozen bread dough. Microwave it for about 15 to 20 seconds and it will thaw it out very quickly.

    This idea for the slow cooker rise is awesome and I'm definitely going to give this one a try.

    Debbie…(O:
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  15. [email protected] says

    April 12, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Have you baked the bread in the crock pot? Turns out WONDERFUL!
    I did 100% Rhoades whole wheat. Thawed loaf in a baggie overnightin refrigerator. Lined crockpot with parchment paper, tossed in the bread and baked 2 hr 15 min. PERFECT and YUM. White bread may only take an hour!

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    • Nana says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Did you use high or low setting?

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  16. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Good Idea. maybe try spraying the crock pot with cooking spray or butter, so it won't stick.

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  17. You Are My Fave says

    October 13, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    This is a really good idea because I always forget to take it out so early. I like to make mom's turkey loaf with this bread dough.

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  18. Sally Sagers says

    October 12, 2009 at 3:59 am

    This is such a good idea! I can't wait to try it.

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  19. Megan says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:20 am

    What a great tip!

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