[Kitchen Witch]

AND WHAT ABOUT BREADS AND CAKES????

Remember that if you are planning to "bake" in your crockpot you must first turn your control on HIGH because LOW is too low to give breads and cakes the texture you would expect.

With breads remember to cover the container with a lid or foil tied on to the can with cooking string. Place the container on a metal rack or trivet to fit in the bottom of your crockpot. If you don't have a metal rack or trivet that fits, crumple foil and place it in the bottom of the crockpot to support the baking container. Pour 2 c. of hot water around the container to provide steam for cooking the bread.

If you are using a deep-fryer type of crockpot, check frequently to make sure the water hasn't evaporated. Add more water if needed.

Do NOT remove the lid or foil from the bread container during the first 2 hours of cooking. After that, check the bread by inserting a toothpick in the mixture. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.




Cakes are baked in a pan set directly on the bottom of the slow cooker. It is not necessary to use a trivet or water. Instead of covering the uncooked cake mixture with foil or a lid, cover the top with 4 or 5 layers of paper towels to help absorb the moist top of the cake mix. Also, leave the lid of your slow cooker slightly open to let extra moisture to escape.


What type of containers can be used in a crockpot?
Molds, coffee cakes, spring forms or small bundt pans make excellent containers. The following containers hold approximately the same amount of batter so you can substitute one for another:

1 2-lb. coffee can
2 1-lb. coffee cans
3 16-oz. vegetable cans
6 or 7-cup mold
1 1/2-qt. baking dish