Learn how to bake traditional Amish white bread at home with this simple and delicious recipe. This soft and fluffy bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own. With just a few ingredients and minimal kneading, you can create a loaf of bread that tastes like it came straight from an Amish bakery. Follow the step-by-step instructions and enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups bread flour
Directions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Stir in salt, oil, and 4 cups of bread flour. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, kneading well after each addition. The dough should become smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place them in greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover the pans with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. If the tops start to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
- Remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks before slicing.
