Honey and Wheat Bread Prepared in a Slow Cooker

A easy slow cooker recipe delivers a warm, comforting loaf with the natural sweetness of honey and wholesome wheat. Perfect for beginners, it fills your home with a delightful aroma and makes bread baking effortless.

★★★★☆4.8(6 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 1 hr 30 min

Total Time 1 hr 40 min

Difficulty Hard

Ingredients 0/7

1 ⅛ cups water 1 ½ tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon dry milk powder 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast 3 cups whole wheat flour, or more if needed ¼ cup rolled oats, or as needed

Why This Dish Is Hard To Resist

This bread is a wonderful mix of sweet honey and wholesome wheat. It’s soft, moist, and has a warm, comforting aroma. Making it in a slow cooker means you don’t need an oven, and it’s perfect for a hands-off baking day.

Helpful Tips For Cooking

- Use fresh yeast for the best rise and texture.
- Line your slow cooker with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Check the bread with a toothpick before the cooking time ends to avoid overcooking.

Step 1

Warm the water in a microwave-safe measuring cup for about 45 seconds until it feels warm but not hot. Stir in the honey, oil, milk powder, salt, and yeast until everything is combined. Pour this mixture into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.

Step 2

Add the flour gradually, about a cup at a time, mixing on low speed until it’s incorporated. Then crank up the speed a bit and keep mixing until the dough comes together into a nice ball—add a little more flour if it feels too sticky.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it briefly into a smooth ball. Spread some oats on your work surface and gently roll the dough around in them so it gets coated.

Step 4

Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper that fits inside your slow cooker, then transfer both the dough and parchment into the slow cooker. Cover it and cook on high for about an hour and a half, or until the bread is cooked through and smells amazing. Let it cool a bit before slicing and enjoying!

Perfect Pairings

This bread is great served warm with butter or jam. It also pairs well with soups and stews for a cozy meal. Try it toasted with a drizzle of honey for a simple breakfast treat.

Storing This Dish

Let the bread cool completely before storing. Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, slice and freeze it, then toast slices as needed.

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By Arjun Patel

Recipe Contributor

Arjun enjoys creating straightforward recipes that work well in real kitchens.