Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Amish White Bread Recipe, a delightful homemade treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With its soft, fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, this bread is a versatile staple that complements everything from sandwiches to toast. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Plus, it freezes well, so you can always have fresh bread on hand. Serve it warm with butter or use it in your favorite recipes like French toast or grilled cheese sandwiches. Elevate your meals with this comforting white loaf that will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 5 ½ cups bread flour
- Optional: 1 pinch powdered ginger
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and ginger (if using). Stir in sugar until dissolved, then sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, mix warm milk and oil. Once the yeast mixture is ready, add it to this bowl.
- Whisk together salt and 5 cups of flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour in wet ingredients while stirring with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if necessary.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the risen dough, divide into two parts, and shape each into loaves.
- Place shaped loaves into greased pans, cover again, and let rise until doubled (about 30-45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (32g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: <0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: <0mg