Basic White Bread 2 to 3 hours To Cook: Preheat the slow pot on High with the lid on. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of the lukewarm water with the sugar and set in a warm - not hot - place. Put the flour in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Make a well in the center. When the yeast is bubbly, pour the rest of the water, the yeast mixture, and the oil into the well. Stir with your fingers until all the flour has been absorbed. Grease a 2-quart mold and place the bread in it. Brush milk with a pastry brush over the top of the bread. Cover loosely with a plate and let stand for 5 minutes in a warm place. Place on a trivet in the slow cooker, cover the cooker, and bake on High for 2 to 3 hours. Makes 1 loaf.
