Slow Cooker Herb Bread

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/3 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or one envelope)
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

1. Warm a large bowl in the microwave. In bowl, mix together 1 1/3 cup warm water with 1 tsp sugar.
2. Sprinkle yeast on water. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Stir in yeast to dissolve.
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5. Add next 10 ingredients.
6. Mix to moisten.
7. Beat with electric mixer on medium for 2 minutes or by hand until well mixed.
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9. Knead in second amount of flour.
10. Place dough into well greased 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
11. Smooth top with a wet hand.
12. Place 5-6 paper towels between top of slow cooker and lid.
13. Put an object 1/8 inch thick (such as a wooden match) between paper towels and edge of slow cooker to allow steam to escape.
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15. Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
16. Do NOT lift the lid for the first 2 hours of cooking time.
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18. Loosen sides, a thin knife works well.
19. Gently remove from slow cooker and place on a wire rack to cool. (Not too much though, this is so :yummy: served warm).

sugar, water, active dry yeast, flour, whole wheat flour, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar, oregano, ground sage, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-herb-bread-449692 (may not work)