Use slow cooker to thaw and raise bread. It gives it a
beautifully brown crusty round loaf. Generously grease
frozen bread loaf. Place in completely greased baking pan.
Place pan in pot, cover and heat on low 2 to 3 hours, or
until bread is thawed and starting to rise. Turn to high
and bake 2 to 3 hours or until it is brown and tests done.
Women's Home Cooking Slow Pot Cookery 11/79 Article: Breads
& Cakes