Description
There’s nothing like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen! This Amish White Bread is tender, slightly sweet, and slices like a dream—perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying with a little butter. Kids love it, and it freezes beautifully, so you can always have a loaf on hand. With millions of saves and thousands of 5-star reviews, this recipe is a true winner! Let’s bake!
Ingredients
✅ 1 cup warm water (110°F)
✅ 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
✅ 1 pinch powdered ginger (optional – helps yeast activate)
✅ ⅔ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
✅ 1½ tbsp active dry yeast
✅ 1½ tsp salt
✅ ¼ cup vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, or melted butter (cooled to 100°F)
✅ 5½ cups bread flour (may need more or less)
✅ 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
1️⃣ Dissolve sugar in warm water and milk in a large bowl.
2️⃣ Whisk in yeast (and ginger if using) and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3️⃣ Stir in 1 cup flour, salt, and oil.
4️⃣ Gradually add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, until dough pulls away from the bowl.
5️⃣ Knead for 5 minutes with a stand mixer or 10 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic.
6️⃣ Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour (until doubled).
7️⃣ Punch dough down, knead for 3 minutes, and divide into two loaves.
8️⃣ Shape loaves and place into greased 9×5-inch loaf pans.
9️⃣ Brush tops with melted butter and let rise for 30 minutes.
🔟 Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
🌟 Brush tops with butter after baking and cover with a tea towel while cooling.
Notes
🌡️ Storage: Wrap in plastic or foil for 2 days at room temp, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 Slices
- Calories: 240 kcal per slice
- Sugar: 9g per slice
- Fat: 6g per slice
- Carbohydrates: 40g per slice
- Protein: 6g per slice