Delightful Amish White Bread 🍞💕
Nothing beats the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your home, and this Amish White Bread recipe delivers just that! With its soft, pillowy texture and slightly sweet flavor, this homemade bread is perfect for everything from hearty sandwiches to warm, buttery toast in the morning. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is simple enough for anyone to master.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its straightforward ingredients and process. Using just a few staples, you can create two delicious loaves that are sure to impress family and friends. The secret to that delightful fluffiness? A generous amount of bread flour and a little love during the kneading process! Plus, the option to brush the loaves with melted butter before baking adds an irresistible richness that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
This Amish White Bread is versatile and perfect for any occasion. Serve it alongside your favorite soups, use it for sandwiches, or simply enjoy a slice with jam and butter. Once you taste the difference of homemade bread, you may never go back to store-bought again! Let’s get started on this delightful recipe that will bring warmth to your kitchen and joy to your table.
Recipe: Delightful Amish White Bread 🍞💕
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water, 110°F
- 1 pinch powdered ginger (optional, to activate yeast)
- 1 cup milk, 110°F
- ⅔ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (coconut oil recommended)
- 5-½ cups bread flour (adjust as needed)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
Directions:
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and milk. Whisk in the yeast and powdered ginger if using. Let the mixture sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of flour, then whisk in salt and oil. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough by machine for about 5 minutes or by hand on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, knead for an additional 3 minutes, then divide it in half. Shape each half into loaves and place them in greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Let the loaves rise for 30 minutes, or until they rise about an inch above the pans.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the loaves for 30 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
Rising Time:
- 1 hour + 30 minutes
Baking Time:
- 30 minutes
Total Time:
- Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings:
- 2 loaves
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