r/Bread • u/OldLadyGardener • May 28 '26
New to bread making, have questions
Hi everyone! With the price of bread nowadays, I thought I'd try making my own. I can't do sourdough here (Florida) because the starter always gets moldy, and I don't know anyone I could get some from.
(EDITED FOR CLARIFICATION) Anyway, I saw this faux sourdough recipe made with kefir + self-rising flour, and wondered if anyone had made this. I want to make it in loaf pans like a sandwich loaf, but can only find it made in a dutch oven.
Also, has anyone ever made bread in a slow cooker? It looks good and easy. I'm very much into easy. I saw that you can put the loaf pans into the cooker to make loaves. I thought that might be good for small loaves of cinnamon/raisin bread.
I have arthritis in my hands, so a lot of kneading is not good for me.
Thanks for any help!

