Description
A cherished and easy-to-make sweet bread with a soft texture and subtle sweetness, perfect for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1½ tbsp active dry yeast
- 5½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ tbsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the water in a pot over moderate heat until warm, but not boiling.
- Remove the pot from the stove, and stir in the yeast, letting it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy and activated.
- Add the vegetable oil and salt, mixing them in well.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, until the dough forms.
- Lightly grease a bowl and place your dough inside. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- After it has risen, punch down the dough to release any trapped air. Divide it evenly and transfer to greased loaf pans.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven, allow them to cool on a wire rack, and brush the tops with butter for an irresistibly soft finish.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze sliced loaves for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet bread, Amish bread, easy bread recipe, homemade bread