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Amish White Bread Recipe

Amish White Bread Recipe
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Amish white bread is a classic homemade bread recipe that yields soft, fluffy loaves perfect for sandwiches or toast. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe will become a staple in your home.

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 1 cup water (110°F)
  • 1 pinch powdered ginger (optional)
  • 1 cup milk (110°F)
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 5–½ cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Conventional Method: Dissolve sugar in warm water and milk. Whisk in yeast and let it get foamy. Add flour, salt, and oil. Knead until dough is smooth.
  2. Hand Kneading: Mix in flour to form a sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  3. Rising and Shaping: Let dough rise until doubled. Punch down, divide, shape into loaves, let rise again, then bake.
  4. For a Soft Crust: Brush with melted butter, cover with a towel after baking.
  5. Bread Machine Instructions: Add ingredients in machine, select white bread cycle, and start. Turn off during the second rise and restart before baking.

Notes

  • Store wrapped for up to 2 days at room temperature or freeze for longer.
  • Try reducing sugar for a less sweet loaf.
  • Experiment with different oils for varied flavors.
  • Use natural dough enhancers like ginger or potato water for better rising.

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