Description
Amish White Bread is the epitome of comfort food, offering a soft and fluffy texture with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter, this homemade bread brings a delightful aroma to your kitchen as it bakes. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or use it as a versatile base for countless dishes, from hearty meals to sweet treats. Once you experience the charm of Amish White Bread, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and time again.
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 6 cups bread flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and stir in the yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
- Add salt and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until fully combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into two portions, shape into loaves, and place in oiled loaf pans. Allow to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg