I’m no stranger to a Crock-Pot, but I’m pretty new to the world of slow-cooker bread recipes. I’ve had my slow-cooker for years, and I use it regularly it for everything from braised meats to root vegetable soups to weekly batches of chicken stock…the list goes on. But “baking” in the slow-cooker? That’s something I never thought to try—until recently, that is.

Like most people, I love bread. Eating bread, that is. It’s never been my friend in terms of baking it from scratch. Quick breads like banana bread, pumpkin bread and cornbread are easy enough, but I can never quite get the yeasted stuff to come out right, so I’d all but given up on the idea of making breads at home. Then, someone suggested I try my luck with slow-cooker breads, and everything changed. Suddenly, my yeast-related struggles were over, and I found myself looking up as many slow-cooker bread recipes as I could find, excited to try (and succeed at) them all. I won’t lie, I was also pretty excited to have an excuse to eat lots of bread.

From my trial and error, I’ve certainly acquired a few favorite recipes. The below 30 slow-cooker bread recipes range from sweet quick breads to savory yeasted breads, so you’re bound to find whatever it is you’re looking for. The process of making each one is a little different, but all are a little more foolproof thanks to the slow-cooker cooking method. If you’re skeptical, go ahead and give one a try—I bet you’ll become a fan.

1.Amish Friendship Bread

This tasty Amish Friendship Bread calls for nuts and raisins, but you can get creative with your add-ins and try out chocolate chips for a dessert-like twist.

2. Zucchini Bread

This low-carb zucchini bread is about as ~healthy~ as bread gets.

3. Black Bread

This unique black bread recipe calls for a packet of Starbucks House Blend instant coffee. You have my attention!

4. Sandwich Bread

The crust on this crock pot sandwich bread is so soft, you won’t even want to cut them off.

 

5. Sweet Potato Pesto Bread

Before discovering this recipe, I would’ve never thought to pair sweet potato with pesto, but now I’m hooked.

 

6. Nutella Swirl Bread

Be honest—you’re going to make this slow-cooker Nutella swirl bread the second you’re done reading this list.

7. Mozzarella and Herb Soda Bread

This slow cooker mozzarella and herb soda bread is the perfect side for delicious summer salads.

 

8. Easy Focaccia

If you’re looking to impress at a dinner party, this freshly “baked” focaccia bread is the way to go.

 

9. Rosemary Olive Oil Bread

No surprise, this rosemary slow-cooker bread is great for dipping in olive oil. But it’s also perfect with a little bit of cheese melted on top, or as a side to a veggie-packed lunch salad.

 

10. Caramel Apple French Toast

This slow cooker caramel apple French toast totally counts as bread.

 

11. No-Rise Basil Pesto Bread

This herby, slow-cooker bread tastes amazing, but the best part might be how good it’ll make your kitchen smell!

 

12. Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Pull-apart bread is perfect for a dinner crowd, but no shame if you’re making it just for you.

 

13. Irish Soda Bread

This classic Irish soda bread recipe is perfect for when you want something simple but delicious.

 

14. Spinach and Feta Focaccia

It’s not wrong to think of this slow-cooker spinach and feta focaccia as a veggie-topped, from-scratch pizza. (Which, yum.)

 

15. Monkey Bread

if you’re in need of a sweeter bread that both kids and adults will love, look no further than simple monkey bread.

 

16. Bacon Bubble Bread

Any kind of bread with the word bacon in it is a winner. This slow cooker bacon bubble bread is sure to fly off the table.

 

17. Dinner Rolls

There’s just something about soft, warm dinner rolls—you know?

 

18. Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

OK sure, this slow-cooker pumpkin bread is more like a cake. But, it’s perfect for breakfast, and it’ll be ready the second you wake up.

 

19. Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

You know those garlic knots you get from really great pizzerias? This pull-apart bread is just like those.

 

20. Olive Parmesan Bread

You’ll definitely want to serve this crock pot olive parmesan bread at your next dinner party.

 

21. Cornbread

Cornbread is easy to make in the oven, but even easier in a slow cooker.

 

22. Banana Bread

Overripe bananas are an inevitability of being someone who buys bananas, but this slow-cooker banana bread means you really have no reason to ever let them go to waste.

 

23. Pull-Apart Pizza Bread

You know I’ll be making this crock pot pizza bread tonight. It looks so good.

 

24. Pumpkin Monkey Bread

It’s hard to say whether this slow-cooker pumpkin monkey bread is breakfast or dessert, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

25. Gluten Free Bread

If you can’t have gluten, no worries. This crock pot gluten-free bread is the perfect alternative.

 

26. Tomato Paprika Bread

All bread is good bread, but if you want to shake up your usual carb routine, this tomato paprika bread is a little more exciting than plain old white bread.

 

27. Blueberry Banana Bread

If you want to switch it up from plain banana bread, this crock pot blueberry banana bread has got you covered.

28. Apple Fritter Bread

This crock pot apple fritter bread is the perfect excuse to make a sweet and delicious dessert (or breakfast, if you want to get a little wild).

 

29. No-Knead Yeast Bread

This simple, slow-cooker yeasted bread is easy to make (no messy kneading required!), and works great for toast and sandwiches.

 

30. Whole Wheat Bread

Want freshly baked whole wheat bread for breakfast? Make it in the slow cooker overnight.

from StyleCaster