Description
A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for soft and fluffy Amish white bread, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a loaf and place in greased bread pans.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
- Store the bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amish White Bread, Homemade Bread, Easy Bread Recipe