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Amish White Bread Recipe (Perfectly Soft & Fluffy Homemade Bread)

Amish White Bread Recipe (Perfectly Soft & Fluffy Homemade Bread)
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This Amish White Bread is soft, slightly sweet, and wonderfully fluffy — similar to classic store-bought sandwich bread, but so much better. With thousands of rave reviews online, this beloved recipe is a must-try for anyone wanting to bake homemade bread. It freezes beautifully, making it perfect for weekly meal prep or last-minute sandwich cravings!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)

  • Pinch powdered ginger (optional, helps activate yeast)

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

  • ⅔ cup sugar (can reduce for less sweetness)

  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (melted coconut oil or melted butter works too!)

  • 5 ½ cups bread flour (may need slightly more or less)

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)

Instructions

Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and warm milk.

  2. Whisk in yeast (and ginger if using). Let stand 5–10 minutes, until foamy.

  3. Stir in 1 cup of flour, then add salt and oil.

  4. Gradually mix in remaining flour (1 cup at a time) until dough pulls away from the bowl.

  5. Knead 5 minutes using a stand mixer
    — OR hand-knead 8–10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.

First Rise

  1. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat.

  2. Cover with a damp towel and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Shape & Second Rise

  1. Punch down dough and knead briefly (2–3 minutes). Divide into 2 equal portions.

  2. Shape each piece into a loaf and place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pans.

  3. Brush tops with melted butter.

  4. Let rise 30 minutes, or until dough is about 1 inch above the rim.

Bake

  1. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes, or until:

  • tops are lightly golden

  • loaves sound hollow when tapped

  • internal temperature reads 190°F (88°C)

  1. Remove from pans and cool on a rack.

For Softer Crust

Brush tops with more melted butter and cover with a clean tea towel while cooling.

Notes

✔ Milk makes the texture extra soft and rich
✔ Don’t add flour too quickly — dough should be soft and slightly tacky
✔ If yeast doesn’t foam, discard and start fresh
✔ Use bread flour for best rise and structure

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