Description
A time-honored recipe for soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet Amish white bread that’s perfect for sandwiches or enjoying plain.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in warm water and then add yeast; let it sit until frothy.
- Add oil, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
For a sugar-free alternative, consider using sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or allulose.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg