Preparation Steps

• Mix together warm (not hot) water, yeast, and honey, and let sit for a minute for yeast to foam.
• Stir together flour, sugar, salt, and then mix with yeast mixture and olive oil.
• Stir together with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
• Knead for 5 minutes, either by hand or with a stand mixer and hook attachment. The dough should be elastic and not stick to your hands too much, forming a nice ball.
• Line a slow cooker with parchment paper and place the ball of dough in the center.
• Place paper towels over the top of the dough, then place the lid slightly ajar over the paper towels. This helps absorb moisture.
• Cook on high for 1.5 hours, or until the bottom of the bread is browned. You can lift it out with the parchment to check.
• Remove the bread from the slow cooker, place on a baking tray, and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.