Description
Amish White Bread is a delightful, nostalgic treat that transforms any meal into a comforting experience. This easy-to-follow Amish White Bread Recipe yields soft, fluffy loaves ideal for sandwiches, toast, and more. With simple pantry staples and minimal prep time, you can savor the taste of homemade goodness with every bite. Plus, this bread freezes beautifully, making it perfect for busy days when you want fresh bread at hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water (110°F)
- 1 cup milk (110°F)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 5 ½ cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water, a pinch of ginger (optional), and sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast on top and let froth for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and vegetable oil. Add the yeast mixture once frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients while stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough; divide into two portions and shape into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans.
- Cover again and let rise until puffed (30-45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg