AMISH WHITE BREAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Amish White Bread Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 19

Amish White Bread
Prep time
1 hour 40 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
2 hours 10 mins
Author: Bakerette.com
Serves: Two 9 x 5-inch loaves
Ingredients
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water to form an egg wash (optional)
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Instructions 1.In a large mixing bowl, mix together sugar, yeast, milk and water. Cover and allow the yeast to activate and foam for about 5 minutes. 2.Mix in salt and oil into the yeast. 3.Using an electric mixer with a dough hook, slowly add flour one cup at a time mixing well after each addition. Tip: Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level off. Don't scoop or pack it in. 4.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for five minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. 5.Place in a well-greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a lightly warmed place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. 6.Punch down the dough and divide into two equal pieces. Shape into loaves and place in 2 greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 30 mins or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans. 7.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the loaves with egg wash before baking. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from pans and with a pastry brush, lightly brush melted butter immediately after so the crust stays nice and soft.