Description
Amish White Bread is a delightful homemade bread that offers a soft, fluffy texture perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as an accompaniment to soups and stews. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create comforting, fresh-baked bread that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this classic white bread recipe guarantees delicious results every time. With its versatile uses and wonderful taste, you’ll love how this Amish bread elevates your meals. Try it today and experience the joy of baking your own wholesome bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 5–1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in warm milk and vegetable oil until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix bread flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic; add more flour if needed.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into two portions, shape into loaves, and place in greased loaf pans. Let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and brush with melted butter while warm; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (28g)
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 117mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg