Description
Amish White Bread is a delightful and comforting homemade treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. This easy-to-follow recipe yields soft, fluffy loaves that are perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter. With minimal effort and basic ingredients, you can enjoy fresh-baked bread at home without any fuss. Ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this versatile loaf quickly becomes a staple in your household. Whether you’re making grilled cheese, French toast, or simply enjoying it toasted, Amish White Bread is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 5 ½ cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and vegetable oil; then add to the yeast mixture.
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; gradually mix in the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into two portions, shape into loaves, and place in greased pans.
- Let loaves rise again for 30-45 minutes until they rise above the pan edges.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (34g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg