Description
Amish White Bread is a warm, comforting classic that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. With its soft, fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, this bread is perfect for everything from sandwiches to toast or simply enjoyed warm with butter. Easy to make and delightful to eat, it’s a recipe that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Loaf: Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg