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STACIE FROM SIMPLY STACIE
AMANDA FROM MOMS WITH CROCKPOTS
JENNIFER FROM CROCKPOT GOURMET
Letter from the Editor
Dear Slow Cooking Enthusiast:

Side dishes are always needed and wanted at every dinner table. Sometimes, its the side dishes that
make the meal as opposed to the main course. In this delightful free eBook, youll receive twenty
amazing side dish recipes for your slow cooker. These show-stealing sides are guaranteed to
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finishing touches on the entre.
Show-Stealing Side Dishes: 20 of the Best Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes offers you a wide selection
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dinner, this eCookbook has something that will pair perfectly with it. Why not try Easy Southern
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Table of Contents
Cover Photo Credits .............................................................................................................................. 3
Slow Cooker Vegetable Side Dishes ................................................................................................ 7
Slow Cooker Texas Caviar ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Easy Southern-Style Green Beans ................................................................................................................................ 8
Easy Corn on the Cob ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Slow Cooker Southern Black-Eyed Peas.................................................................................................................. 10
Slow Cooker Pasta & Rice Recipes ................................................................................................. 11

Fried Rice in the Slow Cooker .................................................................................................................................. 11
Slow Cooker Wild Rice.................................................................................................................................................... 12
Slow Cooker Creamy Velveeta Shells and Cheese ............................................................................................... 13
Easy No-Stir Mushroom Risotto ................................................................................................................................. 14
Not Your Grammas Noodle Casserole ..................................................................................................................... 15
Slow Cooker Potato Recipes ............................................................................................................ 16

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Potatoes ........................................................................................................................ 16
Slow Cooker Crispy Potato Wedges .......................................................................................................................... 17
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes........................................................................................................................................... 18
Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes .................................................................................................................................... 19
Slow Cooker Cheddar Mashed Potatoes .................................................................................................................. 20
Slow Cooker Bread Recipes ............................................................................................................. 21

One Hour Slow Cooker Bread ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Couldnt Be Easier Slow Cooker Recipes................................................................................................................. 22
Slow Cooker Rosemary Pull Apart Rolls ................................................................................................................. 23
Perfect Gluten Free Bread Baked in the Slow Cooker ....................................................................................... 25
Homemade Slow Cooker White Bread ..................................................................................................................... 26
Slow Cooker Sourdough Bread ................................................................................................................................... 28
Thank You .............................................................................................................................................. 30

More Slow Cooker Recipes ............................................................................................................... 33
SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES

SLOW COOKER TEXAS CAVIAR
BY: KAREN FROM 365 DAYS OF SLOW COOKING
Slow Cooker Texas Caviar is a creative slow cooker take on

an easy bean salad recipe. This caviar recipe is made with
bell peppers, tomatoes, two types of beans, wheat berries
and more. This slow cooker bean salad recipe is great for a
potluck or as a side for a week night meal.
SERVES: 30
COOKING TIME: 4 HOURS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS
1/2 yellow onion

1 green bell pepper, chopped finely
1 bunch green onions, chopped finely
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
1 T minced garlic
2-3 fresh tomatoes on the vine, finely
1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, finely
1/2 cup dried black beans (or a can of beans if you'd rather)
1/2 cup dried white beans (or a can of beans if you'd rather)
1/2 cup wheat (to make into wheat berries)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Rinse and drain the black and white beans. Place in slow cooker. Add 4 cups water. Cook on
LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until tender and cooked through.
2. The wheat needs to be cooked as well. Add it to a slow cooker with 4 cups of water and cook
on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. You can prepare these all ahead of
time. When the wheat and beans are cooked, drain off all the water.
3. In a large bowl combine the beans, wheat berries, and all the remaining ingredients. Cover
and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Serve with tortilla chips as a fresh
salsa.
EASY SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

BY: STACIE FROM SIMPLY STACIE
Easy Southern-Style Green Beans are super simple

to make. The recipe calls for just five ingredients.
Plus, it only has three steps. This fresh green bean
recipe makes the perfect side dish for any dinner,
potluck, or gathering. The green beans are flavored
with bacon and onion, which makes them savory.
The onion is sauted in bacon grease, so it has even
more flavor. Chicken broth gives your slow cooker
green beans moisture. Serve them with your
favorite main dish for a great meal.
COOKING TIME: 8 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS
3 slices of bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and reserve about 1 tsp of bacon
grease in the pan. Add in onion and saut for another 5 minutes or until tender. Crumble the
bacon and set aside.
2. Combine broth, salt, onion and green beans in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for
8 hours or until beans are tender. Transfer beans to a serving dish with a slotted spoon.
Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and serve hot.
EASY CORN ON THE COB

BY: WENDY FROM AROUND MY FAMILY TABLE
This corn on the cob recipe for Easy Corn on the Cob is a great
alternative to grilling. This recipe only requires salt, water, and of
course corn, yet it results in the same sweet taste we have all
grown to love. The only difference between this technique and
grilling is that you have to remove the corn husks before you cook
the ears of corn in your slow cooker. Corn on the cob tastes great
with almost any dish, but you may want to serve this corn on the
cob recipe alongside chicken, beef or fish.
COOKING TIME: 4 HRS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS
water
corn-on-the-cob
salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill slow cooker about 3/4 of the way with water. Season liberally with salt.
2. Clean corn of husk and fibers. Trim slightly to fit into slow cooker. Put into water. Corn will
float.
3. Cook on high for about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Check occasionally and turn/rotate corn so all
sides have a chance in the water.
SLOW COOKER SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS

BY: DIANE FROM RECIPES FOR OUR DAILY BREAD
This slow cooker black-eyed pea recipe for Slow

Cooker Southern Black-Eyed Peas is a great dish
when you're craving some Southern comfort food.
Black-eyed peas also happen to be a lucky food to
eat near New Year's! Enjoy them for some luck, or
just for a weeknight meal. Bacon, onion, garlic, and
Cajun seasoning give these delicious peas their rich,
Southern flavor.
INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eye peas (cover with water and soak the peas overnight)
1 ham hock - A honey ham bone is delicious. A Country ham bone is wonderful also but if
using this do not add the extra salt. You can use 4 or 5 strips of bacon instead of the ham.
Cook the bacon and leaved the rendered fat in the pot before adding the water. You need
one of these things in any dried peas or beans.
6 cups of water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wash the black eye peas and allow them to soak in water over night.
Add the peas and ham bone to the slow cooker and enough water to just cover the peas.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, and Cajun seasoning.
Cook the peas on low for 7 to 8 hours.
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SLOW COOKER PASTA & RICE RECIPES

FRIED RICE IN THE SLOW COOKER
BY: MR. FOOD
Who knew that you could make Fried Rice in the
Slow Cooker? But you can, with awesome slow
cooker side dish recipes like this one! Throw all your
ingredients in your slow cooker, and soon you'll have
a delicious Asian-inspired side!
COOKING TIME: 2 HRS 45 MIN

SERVES: 8
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups uncooked converted long-grain rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (1.3-ounce) package hot-and-sour soup mix
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (16-ounce) package frozen baby corn and vegetable blend with green peas
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 scallions, chopped
soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat oils in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and garlic; saut 4
minutes or until golden.
2. Combine rice mixture, broth, and next 3 ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Pour eggs over rice mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 45 more minutes or until egg
is set. Stir in scallions, and serve with soy sauce.
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SLOW COOKER WILD RICE

Slow Cooker Wild Rice is one of those slow cooker

rice recipes that's easy enough for a weeknight meal,
but elegant enough for a holiday feast. Made with
wild rice, onions, carrots, pepper and more, it's a
super simple treat.
SERVES: 6
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
1 cup wild rice, uncooked

2 tablespoon dehydrated onion or 1/2 cup fresh diced onions
1/4 cup dehydrated carrots or 1/2 cup fresh finely chopped carrots
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups heated chicken broth
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours
or until rice is soft and all liquid is absorbed.
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SLOW COOKER CREAMY VELVEETA SHELLS AND CHEESE

BY: HOPE FROM A BUSY MOMS SLOW COOKER ADVENTURES
Try a classic among pasta recipes in your slow cooker

with this recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Velveeta Shells
and Cheese. This recipe couldn't be easier, because you
throw in uncooked pasta and a few other simple
ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk

3 cups milk
3/4 pound pasta shells
1/2 stick butter
16 ounce Velveeta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Spray your slow cooker insert with non-stick spray.
2. In your insert, pour the evaporated milk, milk, pasta, butter, salt and pepper and give a little
stir.
3. Cook on LOW for 4 hours stirring occasionally.
4. Cut your Velveeta up into smaller pieces add to your slow cooker. Stir it in.
5. Put the lid back on and turn it on HIGH. Go back about 10 minutes later. Stir it up. It should
be just about ready to go. If not, let it cook a few minutes longer.
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EASY NO-STIR MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Among slow cooker rice recipes, this recipe for Easy No-Stir
Mushroom Risotto is a simple and elegant choice. Preparation
couldn't be simpler, as opposed to preparing risotto stove-top. This
delicious, classic rice recipe is made with mushrooms, Parmesan
cheese, white wine, and more. The wholesome and warm flavors of
this dish will go with a variety of main courses, so mix and match it
with several weeknight dinners. Your slow cooker will make rice
preparation unbelievable easy!
SERVES: 6
INGREDIENTS
1 cup diced onion (1/2 of 1 large onion)

2 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounce sliced mushrooms
1 cup long grained brown rice
1/2 cup broth (or 1/2 cup water + 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a microwave safe dish, stir together the onion, butter, garlic, mushrooms, rice and 1/2
cup broth.
2. Microwave for 4 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds.
3. Transfer to a greased slow cooker.
4. Stir in the 2 cups broth and water.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 3 hours.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste and vinegar.
7. Serve immediately.
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NOT YOUR GRAMMAS NOODLE CASSEROLE

BY: CAMPBELLS KITCHEN
This sweet noodle casserole recipe could not be easier.

Partially cooked egg noodles are layered with plump
currants and a rich sauce made of canned cream of
Cheddar cheese soup, cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and
orange zest. It is perfect for the holidays because it
cooks in only a few hours but doesn't take up any oven
or stove-top space. This slow cooker noodle casserole
recipe is so easy and delicious that your grandma will
be asking you for the recipe!
SERVES: 6
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 2 HR 30 MIN ON LOW
INGREDIENTS
vegetable cooking spray

1 (12-ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles (about 7 cups)
1/2 cup currants
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can Campbell's Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 cup cottage cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 eggs
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Spray the inside of a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with the cooking spray.
2. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until they're almost tender. Drain and
place them in the cooker. Sprinkle with the currants.
3. Beat the soup, cottage cheese, sugar, orange zest, and eggs in a medium bowl with a fork.
Pour over the noodles and stir to coat.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until its set. Serve warm.
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SLOW COOKER POTATO RECIPES

SLOW COOKER BACON CHEESE POTATOES
BY: AMANDA FROM MOMS WITH CROCKPOTS
Among slow cooker potato recipes, this recipe for Slow

Cooker Bacon Cheese Potatoes is absolutely taste-tacular!
These gooey potatoes are made with diced bacon, onions,
Cheddar cheese, butter and more. Add this slow cooker side
dish recipe to any main dish for the perfect meal.
SERVES: 4
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
pound bacon, diced

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
salt and pepper
butter
Green Onions (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Line slow cooker with foil, leaving enough to cover the potatoes when finished.
2. Layer half each of the bacon, onions, potatoes and cheese in slow cooker. Season to taste
and dot with butter.
3. Repeat layers of bacon, onions, potatoes and cheese. Dot with butter.
4. Cover with remaining foil.
5. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.
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SLOW COOKER CRISPY POTATO WEDGES

BY: JENNIFER FROM CROCKPOT GOURMET
Make roasted potatoes using your slow cooker with

this recipe for Slow Cooker Crispy Potato Wedges. This is
one of those slow cooker potato recipes that can
accompany a variety of main dishes. You just need a few
simple ingredients, including potatoes, olive oil, garlic,
and some seasoning. You can top these tasty potatoes
with grated Parmesan cheese. This potato recipe also
includes tips for a tasty dip to go along with the dish.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound yukon baby gold potatoes, cut into wedges

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced (I just used the kind from the jar!)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or dried works too!)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Toss it all together and cook for 4 to 6 hours on high.
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CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES

BY: SHERYL FROM LADY BEHIND THE CURTAIN
This recipe for Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes is one of those slow cooker
potato recipes that's elegant enough for a holiday meal, but it can be
enjoyed any time of year--particularly because this slow cooker side
dish recipe is easy to make. These creamy potatoes are made with
onion, Cheddar cheese, ham, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and more.
Let them cook for 5 to 6 hours, and you'll have tasty potatoes just in
time for dinner. This classic potato recipe is sure to be a hit at any
meal.
INGREDIENTS
5 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced into a 1/4-inch

salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cups Cheddar cheese, grated ( you can use also use Gouda)
2 - 1/4-inch slice of ham, diced (about 1/2 to 1 pound)
1 condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can of milk
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Layer potatoes, salt, onion, cheese and ham.

Repeat layers 3 times.
Mix together the soup and 1 can filled with milk. Pour over potato layers.
Cook on low 5 to 6 hours.
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SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATOES

BY: LORI ANN FROM LORI ANNS FOOD AND FAM
These Slow Cooker "Baked" Potatoes are moist and super easy to
make. It's the perfect side dish to make when your oven and
stove are already occupied. It only takes four ingredients to whip
up this slow cooker potato recipe. All you do is roll your potatoes
in a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let them cook for a few
hours and you have delicious slow cooker baked potatoes. Serve
them with your favorite main dish. You could also use your
favorite toppings to transform them into loaded baked potatoes.
COOKING TIME: 6 HRS ON LOW; 3 HRS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS:
6 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Clean and rinse potatoes (my vegetable scrubber worked really well for this). Thoroughly
pat dry. Poke holes around the potatoes with a fork.
2. Next, combine oil, salt and pepper in medium sized bowl. Roll one potato at a time in oil
mixture, until completely coated.
3. Place in slow cooker. Cook for approximately 3 hours on High, or 6 hours on low setting.
Depending on the size of your potatoes, cooking time may vary.
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SLOW COOKER CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

BY: JENNIFER FROM CROCKPOT GOURMET
This Slow Cooker Cheddar Mashed Potatoes recipe is a

heavenly cheesy mashed potatoes recipe. It's extra
creamy, thanks to the inclusion of heavy cream, butter,
and Cheddar cheese. Vegetable broth also makes these
potatoes are extra moist. Whether you served up these
mashed potatoes for a weeknight meal or a special
occasion, they won't disappoint. And, the best about this
cheesy mashed potato recipe is that it cooks all day!
COOKING TIME: 6 HRS ON HIGH; 8 HRS ON LOW

INGREDIENTS
6 - 8 Baby Gold Yukon Potatoes, cut into chunks

1 small yellow onion, cut into a few large chucks (just for flavor, will be taken out later)
Vegetable broth, enough to cover the potatoes and onions
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Add the cut up potatoes and onions to the slow cooker.

Poor enough broth over them to cover.
Add your meat if you are cooking it in the same slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 6.
Once the potatoes are tender remove them to a large bowl (don't use the onion).
Add the cream, butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
Mash with potato masher until desired consistency.
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SLOW COOKER BREAD RECIPES

ONE HOUR SLOW COOKER BREAD
BY: DAWN FROM HOMEMAKING HACKS
One Hour Slow Cooker Bread is a fun and easy slow cooker bread
recipe. This creative recipe includes Bisquick baking mix, milk,
cheese, and more. It's a tasty treat that won't take long to bake
in your slow cooker.
COOKING TIME: 1 HR ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups of Bisquick baking mix (Heart Healthy works too)

1/2 cup of milk (skim works)
3 tablespoons of Italian seasoning
Optional: Add 3 Tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and / or sprinkle with 1/2 cup of
shredded cheese of your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all ingredients until there are no lumps. Spray a non-stick spray on the bottom of your
slow cooker. Pour into your slow cooker. Set on high for 1 hour. Voila, enjoy!
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COULDNT BE EASIER SLOW COOKER RECIPES

BY: MOM WITH CROCK POTS
Bake bread slow cooker style with this recipe

for Couldn't Be Easier Slow Cooker Bread. Slow
cooker bread recipes are easy to make, and this
recipe is no exception! If you're craving
homemade bread, turn your slow cooker into a
bread machine!
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon (1 packet) yeast

2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup hot water (not boiling)
1 tablespoon oil
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add yeast, sugar, salt, and flour to a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process
on low for 1 minute.
2. Slowly add water, then oil, and process until dough is no longer sticking to sides, and forms
a ball.
3. Remove dough, form into ball.
4. Place in greased bowl and cover with a towel.
5. Allow dough to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
6. Line 4 quart slow cooker with parchment paper.
7. Place dough on parchment paper, cover, and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours
8. Each slow cooker varies, so watch it through the lid. It will be pale when it is done, and the
outside will be slightly stiff, not hard and crusty.
9. To achieve a darken/crisp crust, put the loaf on a baking sheet or stone and put in the oven
under the broiler for about 5 minutes. (Watch carefully.)
10. Let cool completely, and slice!
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SLOW COOKER ROSEMARY PULL APART ROLLS

BY: LORI FROM WHO NEEDS A CAPE?
This creative slow cooker bread recipe for Slow Cooker

Rosemary Pull Apart Rolls is fabulous for weeknight meals.
The best part about these rolls is that you can bake them
using your slow cooker--so you won't take up oven space
while preparing dinner or a holiday meal. These easy dinner
rolls only take five minutes to prepare and a couple of hours in
your slow cooker.
YIELDS: 12 ROLLS
PREPARATION TIME: 5 MIN
INGREDIENTS
1 package active dry yeast

1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh Rosemary, chopped (dried works fine too)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl, stir to combine warm water and yeast. The yeast will dissolve and start to
foam. Set aside until needed.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a spoon, stir
to combine milk, egg, olive oil, sugar and salt. Slowly pour the yeast mixture in and stir.
3. Add the flour and Rosemary, stir until the mixture is combined. If using a stand mixer,
switch to the kneading hook attachment and knead for 5 to 8 minutes on low until the
dough has formed. Place the dough onto a surface.
4. At this time line, your slow cooker with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment
paper with cooking spray or a sprinkling of cornmeal to prevent sticking.
5. With a knife, slice the dough into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece into a ball with your hands
and place in the slow-cooker on top of the parchment paper. If using a 6-quart slow-cooker,
use all 12 rolls. If using a 4-quart slow-cooker, use 6 rolls and freeze the remaining for
another use.
6. The dough balls will touch, therefore when cooked they will be pull-apart rolls. If you do not
want them to touch, use less dough & leave a 1 space in between rolls.
7. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour to let the rolls rise. Then switch the heat to high and cook
for 1 more hour. If using a 4-quart slow-cooker, check the rolls at 50 minutes.
8. Remove the rolls by using the parchment paper to lift the rolls out of the slow-cooker. The
rolls should be fluffy and cooked through.
9. If you would like the rolls to be golden on top, remove them from the parchment paper onto
a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Serve warm.
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PERFECT GLUTEN FREE BREAD BAKED IN THE SLOW COOKER

BY: STEPHANIE ODEA (AUTHOR OF THE MAKE IT FAST, COOK IT SLOW COOKBOOKS AND
TOTALLY TOGETHER: SHORTCUTS TO AN ORGANIZED LIFE
Bake bread slow cooker style with this recipe

for Perfect Gluten Free Bread Baked in the Slow
Cooker. Slow cooker bread recipes are fun--it's
a creative way to bake without your oven.
Whether your oven is occupied, you don't want
to heat up the kitchen, or you just want to try a
neat kitchen trick, you won't be disappointed
with this slow cooker bread recipe.
INGREDIENTS
1 box of 365 Gluten Free Sandwich Bread Mix (Whole Foods)

The stuff the box tells you to use: warm water, butter, eggs, enclosed yeast packet
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare dough according to the instructions on the box for oven-method. (The blogger says
to always use hot water with GF baking. The boxes say lukewarm but use hot.)
2. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray, dump in batter.
3. Put the loaf pan into a 6 quart oval slow cookeryou don't need to wait for rising time, it
will rise in the slow cooker.
4. Prop the lid ajar with a chopstick or spoon.
5. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 5 hours. This loaf was done right around 3 3/4 hours.
6. Remove from pan; let cool before slicing.
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HOMEMADE SLOW COOKER WHITE BREAD

BY: JEN FROM BAKERETTE
Slow cooker bread recipes like this one for Homemade

Slow Cooker White Bread are easy and fun! Whether
your oven is packed with other dishes or you don't
want to heat up the house during the summer, you can
enjoy this bread year-round with the help of your
trusty slow cooker. This slow cooker bread recipe for
white bread is handy for packing lunches, or serving
with a weeknight meal. This recipe yields 12 slices, so
youll have a loaf for the week.
YIELDS: 12 SLICES
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or 0.25 ounce envelope)

1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Egg wash: 1 egg plus 1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. IMPORTANT: Do NOT pre-heat your slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1/4 cup warm water, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let set for
10 minutes while it does its own thing and foams.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, oil, 1 cup lukewarm water, salt, sugar, and yeast
mixture and beat with an electric mixer on low for about 2 minutes making sure to scrape
the sides down as you go.
4. Next, add 3 to 3 1/2 cups of flour to the mixture and continue beating with the electric
mixer on low until it is well incorporated and gets gummy. Turn out onto a lightly floured
surface and add a little flour at a time while kneading by hand until the dough becomes
smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Form into a ball.
5. Line a 5-quart slow cooker with parchment paper. Place the ball of dough in the center of
the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for 2 hours. Not all slow cookers are the same,
so after 1 1/2 hours, check your bread for readiness. The bread will feel firm when you
gently press down on the top. If it isnt done, check it every 30 minutes for readiness.
6. Youll notice your bread top will not be brown. If you like a soft crust, leave the bread as is,
remove and brush with melted butter. If you like a crispier crust, turn your broiler on high.
Brush the top of the bread with egg wash, if desired. Place the loaf on a cookie sheet under
the broiler on the middle rack for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.
8. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
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SLOW COOKER SOURDOUGH BREAD

BY: SONJA FROM PRACTICAL STEWARDSHIP
Learn how to bake homemade sourdough bread with

this awesome slow cooker bread recipe for Slow Cooker
Sourdough Bread. Slow cooker baking is fun and easy.
You can enjoy homemade bread anytime with minimal
effort. This bread only takes a couple of hours in your
slow cooker, so you won't have to wait too long--you can
whip this up before dinner!
COOKING TIME: 2 HR 30 MIN ON LOW
INGREDIENTS
Prepared bread dough
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Grease your slow cooker with coconut or olive oil, or line slow cooker with parchment
paper. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray, dump in batter.
2. Place dough in the slow cooker. You can cover the dough with a paper towel or a thin wash
cloth to absorb the moisture on top. I didn't do that on my first loaf, hence it looks a little
glossy on top.
3. Cook on high 2 1/2 hours checking after 2 hours. Wipe off any excess moisture on the lid
when you take off the lid.
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Blair Chavis, Editor, AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes

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