Amish White Bread
This Amish White Bread is soft, fluffy, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or fresh from the oven.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large)
- clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- 2 9x5-inch loaf pans
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water (110°F)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1-½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1-½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the warm water and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Sprinkle yeast over the water mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt, vegetable oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix until combined.
- Add remaining 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should pull away from the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a loaf, rolling tightly and pinching seams closed. Place into greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, or until dough rises just above the pans.
- Preheat oven to 350°F during the last 10 minutes of rising.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
📝 NOTES
- This recipe yields two loaves of Amish White Bread.
- Be sure to let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
🥡 STORAGE
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped loaves for up to 3 months.
♨️ REHEATING
- Oven: Wrap in foil and warm at 300°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave: Heat slices for 10-15 seconds until warm.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze whole loaves or individual slices wrapped in plastic and placed in freezer bags.
- Thaw at room temperature or reheat directly from frozen.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise fully each time - it should double in size.
- Cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Bread machine: Add ingredients in the order recommended by your machine. Use the dough cycle, shape, then bake as directed.
- Stand mixer: Use the dough hook to knead for 6-8 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Make French toast, croutons, grilled cheese, or breadcrumbs.
- Toast slices and top with butter, jam, or nut butter for a quick snack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
