In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and the 1/4 cup warm water. Reserve to the side and allow the yeast to bubble up.

Combine 2 cups of the flour, the egg, vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and one cup water in a bowl and stir well. Reserve the remaining 2 cups of flour for another step.

Add the yeast liquid to the mixture and stir until the mixture has no lumps.

Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and stir well.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow the mixture to rise.

Once the dough rises, fold the dough in until it forms a ball.

Spray cooking oil on the inside of the crock-pot.

Place the dough ball in the middle of the crock-pot.

Cover and Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until the bread bounces back to the touch.

Serve with warm cinnamon butter or jam.