🍞 Amish White Bread 🍞💕

Warm, soft, and slightly sweet, this Amish white bread is perfect for sandwiches or a cozy slice of toast. With two golden loaves fresh from the oven, it’s a simple homemade delight that brings comfort to every meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water, warmed to 110°F
• 1 pinch powdered ginger (optional, to activate yeast)
• 1 cup milk, warmed to 110°F
• 2/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (coconut oil recommended)
• 5 ½ cups bread flour (adjust as needed)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and milk. Whisk in yeast and ginger if using, and let the mixture sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
2. Add 1 cup of flour, whisk in the salt and oil, and gradually add the remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
3. Knead the dough by machine for about 5 minutes, or by hand on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough, knead for 3 minutes, and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Brush the tops with melted butter.
6. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes, or until it rises about an inch above the pan edges.
7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on top.

Note: For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or some oats over the tops before baking. This bread keeps beautifully for sandwiches, toast, or even a comforting bread pudding!