Amish White Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup warm water (110°F).
02 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F).
03 - 2/3 cup sugar.
04 - 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast.
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
07 - 5 1/2 cups bread flour.
08 - 2 tablespoons melted butter.
09 - 1 pinch powdered ginger (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Dissolve sugar in warm water and milk, whisk in yeast and ginger, let stand until foamy.
02 - Stir in first cup of flour, then salt and oil. Add remaining flour gradually until dough pulls from bowl.
03 - Knead by machine 5 minutes or by hand 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place in oiled bowl, cover with damp cloth, let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
05 - Punch down, knead briefly, divide in half. Rest 5 minutes then shape into loaves.
06 - Place in greased pans, brush with butter, let rise 30 minutes or until 1 inch above pans.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until hollow-sounding when tapped.
08 - For soft crust, butter tops and cover with towel while cooling.

# Notes:

01 - Can reduce sugar if desired.
02 - Coconut oil works well as substitute.
03 - Can be made in bread machine.
04 - Freezes well.

Back