Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water

Instruction

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flours, yeast, and salt. Then add the olive oil, honey, and lukewarm water. Mix on low speed or by hand until the dough comes together and begins to pull away from the bowl.
  • Knead the bread dough for 6 to 8 minutes or until the dough is less sticky. This can be done by hand on a floured surface or in the stand mixer. This dough should be soft, but firm enough to knead. If the dough is too sticky or soft, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Set the dough in the middle of a piece of parchment paper large enough to line the slow cooker. Then place the parchment paper with the dough in the slow cooker. 
  • Drape a kitchen towel over the top of the slow cooker and cover with the lid.  Turn the slow cooker to warm and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Then, set the slow cooker on high heat and cook for 1½-2 hours, until the bread has a crust and a thermometer inserted in the loaf reaches 190°F.
  • Preheat the oven to 500°F. Using the parchment paper, transfer the bread to a baking sheet. Trim the excess parchment. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
  • Let cool for about 15 minutes, then slice.