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.
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)
Instructions
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.
