How to make bread with an electric rice cooker by yourself

It is feasible to make bread with an electric rice cooker by preparing basic ingredients such as flour, yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, etc., and completing the process through kneading, fermentation, baking, and other steps. The rice cooker bread is easy to operate, suitable for home making, and has a soft texture similar to that of baking in an oven. The key to making bread with an electric rice cooker lies in the fermentation of the dough and temperature control. Mix high gluten flour, yeast, sugar, and salt, add eggs and warm milk, and knead into a smooth dough. The dough needs to be thoroughly kneaded until the thin film can be pulled out, so that the bread will be soft. Put the kneaded dough into a bowl covered with plastic wrap and let it ferment in a warm place until it doubles in size. Brush a thin layer of oil on the inner pot of the rice cooker to prevent sticking. After exhausting the fermented dough, place it in the inner pot for final fermentation. Select the insulation or cooking function of the rice cooker, turn off the power after preheating, and put in the dough for secondary fermentation using the remaining temperature. After fermentation, choose the cooking function for baking, and flip it over halfway to ensure even heating.

When using a rice cooker to make bread, pay attention to the fermentation time and temperature. When the room temperature is low in winter, the insulation function of the rice cooker can be briefly turned on and then turned off to create a suitable fermentation environment. The moisture content of the dough should be moderate. If it is too dry, it will make the bread hard, and if it is too wet, it will be difficult to form. The baking time is adjusted according to the power of the rice cooker, and the cooking process usually needs to be repeated two to three times. Do not frequently open the lid during the baking process to avoid affecting the expansion of the bread. Although rice cooker bread is convenient, the bottom is prone to overheating. You can place baking paper at the bottom of the inner pot or control the heating time. After making the rice cooker bread, it is necessary to take it out and let it cool in a timely manner to prevent moisture from making the bread soft. When storing, it can be placed in a sealed bag and stored at room temperature, or frozen to extend the shelf life. Homemade bread is additive free and is recommended to be consumed within two to three days. It can be eaten with jam, cheese, etc. in daily life, and nuts, dried fruits, etc. can also be added to increase nutrition. Electric rice cooker bread, as a simple way of baking at home, can meet daily needs and experience the fun of handmade production, suitable for baking enthusiasts without ovens to try. Pay attention to the freshness of ingredients and hygiene during the production process to ensure food safety.