Step 1

Measure the flour into a bowl, then add the salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix together well.

Step 2

Add the oil and water, then mix until the dough gets stiff and sticky. Continue to work the dough until it makes a ball.

Step 3

Sprinkle a workbench with flour and continue to knead the dough for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 4

Line the slow cooker or Dutch oven with baking paper then add the dough. Slow Cooker: Turn on high and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Dutch oven: place in the hay box and leave for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 5

When the bread has risen and is brown on the bottom, remove it from the slow cooker or Dutch oven.

Step 6

Place the loaf of bread under the grill and brown, or if cooking in a Dutch oven then place fresh coals on the top to brown the bread.