Homemade Amish White Bread (Printable)
Soft, fluffy loaves with slightly sweet taste. Perfect for toasting, sandwiches, or warm with butter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups warm water (110°F)
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
05 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
06 - 5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
→ Optional Topping
07 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
# How-to Steps:
01 - Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water and let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Stir salt and oil into yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until soft dough forms. Dough should pull away from bowl sides.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
05 - Punch down dough and divide in half. Shape each half into loaf and place in two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
06 - Cover pans and let rise until dough is about 1 inch above rim, 30–45 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
08 - Bake loaves for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
09 - Brush tops with melted butter if desired. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack before slicing.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly soft and pillowy, making it perfect for everything from morning toast to midnight peanut butter sandwiches
- Its forgiving nature means even beginner bakers can pull off bakery worthy loaves that will impress everyone at your table
02 -
- The dough might need more or less flour depending on humidity—trust your hands over the exact measurement
- Letting the bread cool completely prevents a gummy texture, even though slicing into warm bread is tempting
03 -
- Add 1 tablespoon honey along with the sugar for a subtle floral sweetness that elevates this from everyday to exceptional
- Replace half the water with warm milk for a richer, more tender crumb that feels like bakery quality