Description
Amish White Bread is the quintessential homemade bread that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. With its incredibly soft and fluffy texture, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. The delightful aroma that fills your kitchen while baking will have everyone eagerly anticipating a slice of this nostalgic yeast-raised loaf. Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Plus, it freezes well, ensuring you always have delicious homemade bread on hand. Bake up a batch of Amish White Bread today and elevate your meals with its heartwarming goodness!
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 or melted butter
- 5 1/2 cups bread flour
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, mix warm milk and oil together; then add to the yeast mixture.
- Whisk salt and flour in a separate bowl; gradually add to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape into two loaves; place in greased loaf pans.
- Cover again and let rise for another hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter after baking and cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg