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4.6 from 42 reviews

Whole Wheat Slow Cooker Bread

By: Pamela Reed
Posted:2/7/18
Updated:5/18/20
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Homemade Whole Wheat SLOW COOKER Bread recipe that’s so easy to make! This simple recipe is made in the crock pot and uses honey instead of sugar. This bread is healthy and great for clean eating! Use it for sandwiches or for breakfast, I love mine with a little butter and jam!

Whole Wheat Crockpot Bread

Remember my 2 Hour Slow Cooker Bread?  I had a few requests for a Whole Wheat version so I baked my heart out one weekend and made this Whole Wheat Slow Cooker Bread, also made in 2 hours! 
Homemade Whole Wheat SLOW COOKER Bread recipe that's so easy to make! This simple recipe is made in the crock pot and uses honey instead of sugar. This bread is healthy and great for clean eating! Use it for sandwiches or for breakfast, I love mine with a little butter and jam!

If you’re anything like me, then you love bread.  No, you don’t just love bread, you LOVE LOVE bread.  I am pretty sure bread is up there in my top 5 favorite foods of all time.  Bread is perfect for sandwiches of course, but it makes the perfect partner for a creamy casserole. 

One of my favorite quick breakfast meals is a slice of bread with butter and raspberry jam on it! It’s perfect!
Whole Wheat Bread with Jam

No Sugar Bread Recipe

Instead of sugar like many bread recipes call for, we’re using honey instead to add a little bit of sweetness.  
Honey in Bear Container

After we add the active dry yeast, let it sit for about 10 minutes until it gets foamy.  
Active Dry Yeast in Bowl

Now knead this slow cooker bread and roll it into a ball.  Cover for 30 minutes and put in a warm spot.  Now watch it..
Bread Dough Rising

Double in size!
Whole Wheat Bread Dough Rising

Now throw it in your slow cooker crockpot and watch your dough rise into a beautiful loaf of Whole Wheat Bread.  Wasn’t that easy?
Rosemary Flaky Whole Wheat Bread

This bread is the perfect combination of crusty and soft in the inside.  The rosemary (optional) on top adds a nice touch of flavor and scent.
Crock Pot Bread Recipe

 

Soft Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

Hope you enjoy this easy bread recipe!  
Whole Wheat Bread with Butter and Jam

 

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Homemade Whole Wheat SLOW COOKER Bread recipe that's so easy to make! This simple recipe is made in the crock pot and uses honey instead of sugar. This bread is healthy and great for clean eating! Use it for sandwiches or for breakfast, I love mine with a little butter and jam!

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4.60 from 42 reviews

Whole Wheat Slow Cooker Bread

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Homemade Whole Wheat SLOW COOKER Bread recipe that's so easy to make! This simple recipe is made in the crock pot and uses honey instead of sugar. This bread is healthy and great for clean eating! Use it for sandwiches or for breakfast, I love mine with a little butter and jam!
By: Pamela Reed

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • rosemary optional

Instructions

  • Pour warm water into a large bowl. Add honey and mix until dissolved. Add dry yeast and stir. Let sit for about 10 minutes until foamy. I always find it helps to sit it in a warm spot.
  • Add salt to bowl and stir to dissolve. Add vegetable oil.
  • Add flour and mix with hands until everything is combined. Knead the dough for 5 minutes and form into a round ball.
  • Place dough in olive oil coated bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Sit in a warm spot for 30 minutes to rise, doubling in size.
  • Cut a piece of parchment paper and place in bottom of slow cooker. Make sure the parchment paper comes up the bottom of the sides of the slow cooker so when the bread expands it won't stick to the sides. Additionally, I like to spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
  • Place your dough into slow cooker. Sprinkle with rosemary.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
  • Remove from slow cooker and brush a little bit of butter on top. Place under broiler for about 1 minute until slightly brown. Keep a eye on it and make sure it does not burn! Broiling is not a necessary step but I recommend it to get the top crispy!
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. Jack G says

    September 11, 2023 at 9:25 am

    Easy to make, tastes great

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  2. Zoe says

    March 31, 2023 at 2:45 pm

    Made this bread today. Followed the recipe exact.
    Turned out great! Yummy & a hint of honey in the flavor.

    Reply
  3. RUTH says

    November 16, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    Great simple to follow onstruction and bread disappeared that speaks for itself can also decorate with everything seasoning or sesame seeds like I did once if you follow directions you won’t be sorry and your family will devour it good with pasta Chilli ect.

    Reply
  4. Orli from Canada says

    September 17, 2022 at 1:48 am

    Hi miss P💐
    Lovely recipe. I was wondering if I can do 2loafs at the same time and how I assemble it into the machine? Also I was thinking about adding some nuts like pumpkin seed walnuts and even raisins. Any ideas? Thank you so much 🥖🍞

    Reply
  5. Orli from Canada says

    September 17, 2022 at 1:43 am

    Hi miss P🌸
    Thank you so much for this idea.
    If I want to make double at the same time how am I going to put it in the cooker?
    Does it take longer?
    And wha kind of seeds can I use to add to Dough ?
    Thank you again so much 🍞🥖

    Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    July 10, 2022 at 9:31 pm

    What can you substitute for the honey to make it vegan?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 11, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Hey Rebecca, try maple syrup instead!

      Reply
  7. Shana says

    May 5, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    Would it ruin the dough or cause any adverse effects, if the dough sits and rises for more than 30 minutes?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 8, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      You can let it rise for a bit longer for sure, especially if you don’t have a warm spot for it. How long are you thinking?

      Reply
  8. Lynn says

    April 25, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    Do you preheat the crock pot before placing the bread inside?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 26, 2020 at 11:42 am

      Nope, there’s no need to preheat the crock pot.

      Reply
  9. Diana says

    April 2, 2020 at 12:35 am

    My whole family and I really loved your recipe! With that said, do you think the recipe can be doubled?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 2, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Hey Diana, you can double the ingredients, but I would definitely bake 2 loaves in the slow cooker – not 1 giant one. 🙂 Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  10. Dee says

    March 24, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    This recipe is superb. Extremely easy, flavour is great. Easy to modify for other flavours!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 25, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Thanks for commenting Dee, I’m so happy you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Diana says

        April 2, 2020 at 2:08 pm

        Can’t wait to try it again and I will certainly follow your suggestion 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
  11. Sylvia S. says

    September 26, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Just made this. My bread loving husband and I are absolutely impressed with the loaf. I doubt I will use any other whole wheat recipe from now on. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 29, 2019 at 10:21 am

      Hey Sylvia, that makes me so happy to hear! Glad this bread was a hit and will become a regular in your kitchen! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  12. Susan Blaze says

    May 27, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    Any chance you can omit the oil from the recipe?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Hey Susan, you can try substituting applesauce for oil in this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Samrat India says

    April 2, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Whole wheat consists of essential nutritional facts which provide many health benefits to us. Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe, definitely we should try this.

    Reply
  14. Monica N Janello says

    March 31, 2019 at 10:58 am

    Have you tried this substituting with instant yeast? I know in general you can, but how would that affect this recipe?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 1, 2019 at 9:22 am

      Hey Monica, I haven’t personally tried this, but I’d love to hear how it turns out if you do!

      Reply
  15. Rose says

    March 15, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    Delicious healthy bread! Perfect for a busy day! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 15, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Hey Rose, thanks for commenting! Glad you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  16. Lisa Barrett says

    February 2, 2019 at 6:41 am

    Just tasted the first loaf. Delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 4, 2019 at 11:38 am

      I’m so happy to hear you liked this recipe Lisa! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  17. Dippy says

    January 13, 2019 at 5:02 am

    Hi, can you give measurements for this recipe, I don’t know how much a ‘cup’ is??

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      January 13, 2019 at 11:24 am

      Hey Dippy, 1 cup is 8 ounces. If you need the recipe in metric you can use a online converter (easy to google that). Hope this helps.

      Reply
  18. Kathy says

    October 14, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks for this great recipe! I made my first batch yesterday, and although I wasn’t sure if the dough rose like I thought it would, it turned out perfectly! It’s so much tastier and healthier than the stuff I bought at the store. I had a slice with ghee on it with my breakfast a little while ago. Yummy! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Mickey says

    May 20, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    Can rye flour be substituted?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      Hey Mickey, I’ve never tried rye flour but if you try it I’d love to hear how the bread turns out. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Reuben says

        September 30, 2018 at 8:35 pm

        I used a half cup of rye and cut back the whole wheat even a little more. It takes longer to rise, but it looks perfect.

        Reply
        • Pamela says

          September 30, 2018 at 9:23 pm

          I’m so happy to hear that this bread turned out great for you!

          Reply
  20. Kerryanne says

    February 21, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    I love my slow cooker, but have never thought about cooking bread in it Pamela. You’ve inspired me to try it this weekend.
    Thank you for sharing this recipe at my Create, Bake Grow & Gather party at Shabby Art Boutique this week. I’m delighted to be featuring you at tomorrow’s party and pinning too.
    Hugs – Kerryanne

    Reply
  21. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

    February 18, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    I didn’t realise you could make bread in a slow cooker. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us at #BloggersPitStop and I will be giving it a tryl

    Reply
  22. Alisa Infanti says

    February 17, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Wow. I had not idea that you could make bread in a slow cooker. No need for those expensive bread makers.

    Reply
  23. Missy Jones says

    February 17, 2018 at 11:36 am

    Can’t wait to try this! You had me at bread…and slow cooker! Missy from http://missysneckofthewoods.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  24. Michelle Leslie says

    February 17, 2018 at 1:14 am

    I didn’t realize you could make bread in a slow cooker. Can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  25. Leslie says

    February 16, 2018 at 10:34 pm

    I’ll take bread anytime! Though making it in a slow cooker definitely sounds better than waiting around the house for it to bake. Yum. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

    Reply
  26. angie says

    February 14, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    another great reason why I love my slow cooker. It can do so many different things. This would be great any time of year when time is an issue but when summer is hot and you want fresh bread no oven needed use the slow cooker
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  27. Marie Bungard says

    February 14, 2018 at 10:18 am

    I love finding things for my slow cooker. Popping over from Welcome Wednesday. Blessings to you and yours!

    Marie

    Reply
  28. Pauline Wiles says

    February 12, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Gosh, I had no idea a slow cooker would make bread. This looks amazing and thanks for the tip about the parchment so it doesn’t stick…

    Reply
  29. Kelly @ montanahappy.com says

    February 8, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Using my slow cooker to make bread? Brilliant! Thanks so much for this recipe!

    Reply
  30. Suzanne Harris says

    February 8, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    Hi Pamela
    Thank u sooo much! I can’t wait to try this!
    Suzanne

    Reply
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