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Two slices of homemade Amish white bread on a plate, an easy and delicious way to enjoy this soft, fluffy loaf from the recipe.
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Amish White Bread

This Amish White Bread is soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet—perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying warm with butter. It’s a no-fail homemade bread recipe that even beginner bakers can easily master. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this bread bakes up golden brown and smells absolutely amazing right out of the oven!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rise Time1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Amish white bread, easy homemade bread, sandwich bread, soft bread, sweet white bread
Cooking Method: Oven
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 24
Calories: 155kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water about 110°F
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 6 cups bread flour

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir the sugar into warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until it looks creamy and foamy.
  • Add in the vegetable oil and salt. Stir until combined.
  • Mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down the dough, then knead it again for a couple of minutes. Divide it into two equal pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a loaf and place into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Let the dough rise again until it rises about 1 inch above the pan, about 30 minutes.
  • While the dough rises, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the loaves for 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If your kitchen is cool, place the dough in a turned-off oven with the light on to help it rise faster.
  • This bread freezes beautifully! Just wrap the cooled loaves tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg