Description
Learn how to make classic Amish White Bread with this simple recipe. This soft and fluffy bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying warm with butter and jam.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Dissolve Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the salt and vegetable oil, then stir in 5 cups of the flour, one cup at a time. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes, adding up to 1 more cup of flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Rise Dough: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Rise: Punch down the dough, divide it in half, shape into loaves, and let rise again until the dough rises above the rims.
- Bake: Preheat the oven, bake the loaves for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from pans, cool on a wire rack, and optionally brush with melted butter.
Notes
- For softer crusts, cover the loaves with a clean towel while cooling.
- This bread is great for toast, sandwiches, or served warm with butter and jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
