Can you use an Instant Pot for sourdough starter?

My 36 hour starter, done in the instant pot . In a large mason jar mix 3/4 cup of the flour with 3/4 water, using a wooden or plastic spoon. Cover and place on a trivet (with handles), it is easier to get them out this way. Set to the yogurt setting for 3 hours.

Can you warm bread in an Instant Pot?

Use the glass lid as needed. Slow Cook — Use this feature to re-heat soups, casseroles, sides, and even rolls or bread that you would normally bake to warm up . You put them either in the insert pot itself (soups) or in a container inside (rolls).

When should you not use sourdough starter?

After a few days , your daily 1/4 cup flour and water won't be enough to sustain your entire jar of starter, and your starter will be slow and sluggish, not much better than discard itself. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, depending on what you want to bake with it.

Does stirring sourdough starter help?

It is important that you stir the sourdough starter every day in the morning and in the evening . Feed the starter. Add 60 g flour and 60 g lukewarm water, stir well to combine, and let sit out for 24 hours.

What Cannot be cooked in an Instant Pot?

6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot Creamy Sauces. If there's one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it's dairy. ... Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. ... Cookies. ... Burgers. ... Pie. ... Steak.

Can bread be proofed in an Instant Pot?

That's right, the multicooker is the top tool to try if you're searching for ways to speed up your rise. Proof dough in an Instant Pot and you'll cut that rise time about in half , confirms a spokesperson for Instant Brands, who we spoke to exclusively for this story.

What is the yogurt setting on Instant Pot to proof bread?

Some cookers, like the Instant Pot, have at least 2 yogurt settings, one for heating the milk and one for incubating the yogurt. You will want to use the lowest Yogurt setting for proofing bread: Yogurt Low/Less = 86°-93°F. Yogurt Normal/Medium = 96°-109°F.

What kind of container is best for sourdough starter?

Any non-reactive container can hold sourdough starter. We have heard of bakers keeping sourdough in ziplock bags and plastic to-go containers. Mason jars and old sauerkraut jars are popular favorites. Crocks are very traditional.

Can you proof dough in an Instant Pot?

How Instant Pot Bread Proofing Works. Proofing dough is best done at a controlled temperature between 70°F to 90°F, and the Instant Pot's yogurt setting on low hits that right on the mark . (Of course, this would work in any brand of multicooker with a yogurt setting, not just an Instant Pot.)

What pot do you need for sourdough?

Lidded pot (Dutch oven/combo cooker/bread cloche) To retain the steam, which helps to cool the surface of the sourdough. It's probably going to be the most expensive sourdough tool you'll need but it's also incredibly useful!

Does sourdough starter need to be in a sealed container?

You'll want to cover your sourdough starter, but only to stop things from falling into it and to keep it from forming a skin on top and drying out . Otherwise, remember that your starter is alive and needs to breathe a little bit. A lid is fine, so long as it's not completely air-tight.

9 Instant Pot Bread Recipes You KNEAD in Your Life (2024)

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People are raving about the instant pot*. In fact, you could say it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, which incidentally is one of the many foods in the instant pot that saves you more time, money, and energy than before. Here are the best instant pot bread recipes out there to show you what I mean.

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The secret to making bread in the instant pot

The yogurt button! It’s a function on your instant pot that you might not be sure how to use. In addition to great instant pot yogurt recipes, use it to make some of these fantastic breads. But don't worry if your instant pot doesn't have the yogurt button, several of these recipes will be made through plain old pressure cooking.

Whole wheat crunchy bread

Soft and chewy on the inside with a crispy crust on the outside, this vegan whole wheat instant pot bread recipe has all the right textures for the perfect bread. Use flax seeds and sunflower seeds to pack extra nutrition and parchment paper so you don’t need to do any dishes. (via Tidbits Marci)

Savory, gluten-free white bread

If you’re craving a more traditional, typical bread, then this tried and tested white bread recipe for the instant pot will be perfect for you. The original recipe uses regular flour, but you can make slight modifications using gluten-free flour and a little more baking soda. I bet you won’t be able to tell the difference between this instant pot gluten-free bread and the regular flour version. (via Hi Pressure Cooking)

No knead parmesan bread

Speaking of savory breads, this one's flavored with parmesan, oregano, and thyme. But really, you are free to season it however you like as long as you use four simple base ingredients for your bread: flour, bread, yeast, and warm water. (via What's Cookin' Chicago)

Rosemary & sea salt bread

If you love the complementary bread served at Italian restaurants as much as I do, then you’re going to want to try this recipe, inspired by the kind served at Macaroni Grill, flavored with rosemary and sea salt. (via Delish Knowledge)

Sourdough bread

Yogurt is what gives this recipe that nice sourdough flavor. This bread works great for sandwiches, toast, and even croutons. Feel free to add garlic or herbs to give the dough some extra flavor. (via Living Sweet Moments)

Apple bread with salted caramel icing

This recipe is perfect for the fall season or Thanksgiving. The aroma of apples, vanilla, and cinnamon won’t be as tortuous to wait for since your bread won’t take long to cook in your instant pot. (via Adventures of a Nurse)

Banana bread

This banana bread in pressure cooker recipe can be eaten for breakfast or as a dessert. You won’t need to add much sugar with the natural sweetness from your ripe bananas. (via That's What Che Said)

Cinnamon walnut sweet potato bread

If you want a paleo- and vegan-friendly bread, then this recipe, which is not overly sweet, would be right up your alley. Use almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour as the base, along with almond milk and coconut oil to keep it healthy. (via Nurture My Gut)

Chocolate chip zucchini bread

Here’s another healthy, lower carb recipe to try. This sweeter bread is actually a cross between zucchini and banana bread. (via 365 Days of Crockpot)

Bonus! Bread pudding

Not technically a bread, but who's complaining? This rich, creamy dessert is perfect during the holidays. (via Simply Happy Foodie)

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Whether you’re choosing to make instant pot bread to save time and money or just to be downright adventurous, you "dough"n't want to miss out on these instant pot bread recipes with some moist, chewy softness.

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Robbie says
October 02, 2021 at 2:04 am

Is it possible to make biscuits in the IP instead of using the oven? I've been looking all over trying to find anything so now I'm reaching out to find out.
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- Sylvia | Mommy Over Work says
  October 02, 2021 at 5:13 pm
  
  Hi Robbie,
  Thanks for stopping by! I personally haven't made biscuits in an instant pot, but I found this recipe for cheddar flavored ones:
  https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/vortex-6-quart-restaurant-style-cheddar-biscuits/
  Hope this helps,
  Sylvia
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Jean says
April 18, 2020 at 11:54 am

When making the bread do I leave the insert pan in the instant pot or do I remove it
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- Sylvia Wu says
  April 18, 2020 at 7:12 pm
  
  Hi Jean, you can leave the insert pan inside, but have the bread sit on parchment paper. Thanks for stopping by!
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Anabel says
October 24, 2019 at 3:09 pm

Omg....you had me at apple bread with salted caramel icing. My mouth is drooling and I can just smell this! So excited to give these recipes a try in my instant pot.
Thanks!
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- Sylvia Wu says
  December 02, 2019 at 5:46 pm
  
  Haha, yes, sweet breads are right up my alley. Thanks for stopping by, Anabel!
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Cindi says
October 20, 2018 at 6:28 pm

I prefer traditional loaf shaped bread. My husband I’d a traditionalist?. Any suggestions what loaf pan will work and is good option on 6 qt duo?
Thanks,
Cindi
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- Sylvia Wu says
  October 21, 2018 at 7:06 am
  
  Hi Cindi,
  Nice, there's something satisfying about bread in loaf form :). Here's a pan that others seem to be using (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2q2sJYr. Hope this helps and thanks for stopping by!
  Sylvia
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Bonnie Fitzpatrick-Moore says
September 26, 2018 at 6:33 pm

Where can I get your bread cookbook?
I just revived my Instant Pot reipes?
I really LOVE using your wonderful Pot!
Soooo easy to use! But I do always have trouble getting the lid on..
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- Sylvia Wu says
  September 26, 2018 at 7:01 pm
  
  Hi Bonnie,
  Glad you're enjoying the instant pot! Unfortunately, I do not have a bread cookbook, but you might be able to find some great instant pot recipe cookbooks on Amazon that you can access for free with a Kindle membership.
  I agree, it does take a while to get used to getting the lid on, but use it enough and you will 🙂
  Sylvia
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- Paula says
  March 07, 2019 at 4:59 am
  
  Bonnie Fitzpatrick-Moore, I too had trouble getting the lid on. Make sure the vent is in the back & the arrows that say 'open, close' is in the front where the buttons are. Once you do that you'll never had trouble agan with your lid. Good Luck!
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Doreen says
August 31, 2018 at 11:35 pm

My Instant pot does NOT have a yogurt button, but it does have porridge, steam, others & manual. Which should I use for the sourdough break PLEASE.
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- Sylvia Wu says
  September 01, 2018 at 12:35 am
  
  Hi Doreen,
  Without the yogurt button, your bread may take longer to make and come out a bit differently (eg. flatter). I found this bread recipe for an electric cooker, which is like using the basic function of the instant pot. Try experimenting with this recipe to see how it works for you:
  https://traditionalcookingschool.com/food-preparation/sourdough-boston-brown-bread-instant-pot/
  Hope it helps!
  Sylvia
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