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Amish White Bread

  • Author: amanda-hart
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft and sweet bread that’s perfect for sandwiches or toast, made simply from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (110°F)
  • 1 pinch powdered ginger (optional)
  • 1 cup milk (110°F)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 5 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and a pinch of powdered ginger. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the milk, sugar, salt, and oil. Stir in the yeast mixture.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually mix in the bread flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First Rising: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (1 to 1.5 hours).
  6. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Second Rising: Place the loaf in a greased bread pan. Cover and let it rise again until it doubles (30-45 minutes).
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  9. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Brush with Butter: Brush the top with melted butter immediately after baking.
  11. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for flour for precision and ensure water and milk are at the right temperatures for yeast activation. Knead thoroughly for best results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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