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    Amish White Bread Recipe

    11/02/2021 by Anna 6 Comments

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    Best Amish White Bread Recipe

    This Amish white bread recipe makes a slightly sweet, soft, and tender loaf. It is easy to make, with simple ingredients and detailed instructions so that even a beginner can make an amazing loaf of bread. And it tastes so much fresher and better than any bread that you buy at the store.

    And let me say, there is nothing quite like a warm slice of fresh bread with butter melted into it. Drizzle it with honey, and it is simply divine.

    White bread

    If you've never had the privilege of tasting homemade Amish bread fresh out of the oven, you are missing out. Because it is heavenly!

    And there is no comparison between fresh homemade Amish white bread and store-bought commercial bread. So if you've never had any, do yourself a favor and make some. It's not hard at all!

    Making bread may seem intimidating to a beginner. But trust me, it's not that difficult to master. It may take a few tries to get it perfect, but it will be so worth it.

    This Amish white bread recipe is great for making with your KitchenAid mixer. It yields two loaves. So the dough will easily fit into your mixing bowl.

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    Bread is a staple in many Amish homes.

    My Amish mom baked bread every week. And sliced homemade bread, along with butter and jam, was on the table for practically every meal. We never bought bread.

    And once you get a taste of this amazing Amish bread, you'll understand why and probably won't want to go back to commercial bread either.

    I have another Amish bread recipe on my blog that can be used to make honey wheat bread, (Find that recipe here.) but this is one we used at home, and it is still my favorite.

    I had to cut the recipe down to be able to mix it in my KitchenAid because originally it made five loaves. But my mixer is not big enough to handle that much.

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    How to Make Amish White Bread with a KitchenAid Mixer

    You can make this recipe for Amish white bread without a KitchenAid mixer. We always made it by hand, as do most Amish women.

    A mixer just takes care of some of the physical work and makes it a bit easier. I use my dough hook and let my mixer do the kneading.

    To make this bread, start by adding 1 Tbs. flour, 1 Tbs. sugar, and 2 Tbs. dry yeast to your KitchenAid mixing bowl. Mix and add 2 cups of warm water. (Cold water will not allow the yeast to rise, and hot water will kill the yeast. So make sure it is lukewarm.)

    Stir and let it rest for about 5 minutes. It should look foamy and bubbly.

    Add sugar, oil, salt, mashed potatoes, and 5 cups of flour. Mix with the dough hook.

    With the mixer running at low speed, slowly keep adding more flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead on speed 2 for a couple of minutes.

    Sometimes the dough will pull away from the sides, but as you continue to knead you will need to keep adding flour. But after it has been kneading for a couple of minutes, just add enough flour till the sides of the bowl are clean. It's ok if it's still sticking a little at the bottom of the bowl.

    Pour a tiny bit of oil into the side of the bowl while it's still mixing to grease the sides. Or transfer the dough to another greased bowl.

    Loosely cover the dough with plastic wrap or a dishtowel. And let it rest at room temperature for about an hour. It should have risen to be airy and puffy.

    ready for the oven

    Kneading Bread Dough by Hand

    A KitchenAid mixer helps to make it very easy to make bread. But it also is not hard to make it by hand.

    Follow the same instructions for mixing with a KitchenAid, except you will mix the dough with a large spoon. After mixing in the four and a half cups of flour, place the dough onto your floured countertop. Knead with your hands as you keep adding flour.

    I am adding a link here to show you how this is done. And I also created a video that is included in the recipe card, to show you how easy it is to make bread.

    Forming Bread Loaves

    Grease two bread pans with cooking spray.

    Divide the dough in half. Grease your hands with butter and knead the dough for a minute. Form a round disk, trying to get it nice and smooth on the top. And folding in the ends, form it into a loaf.

    Poke the bread several times with a fork to remove any air bubbles. Place it into a pan and repeat with the second half.

    Loosely cover the loaves and set them aside to rise again. You want to let them rise till the center of the loaves is about an inch above the pan. It takes approximately 30 minutes.

    Make sure to preheat the oven before they are ready to bake. Bake your loaves for 30 - 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them rest in the pans for about 10 minutes. Brush the tops with butter.

    Transfer the loaves onto a dishtowel or cooling rack. And carefully slice a piece or two for a delicious treat. (Or in my case, slice the whole loaf. Because if my family of six people is at home, the whole loaf disappears very quickly.)

    I lay my bread on its side and carefully cut it in a sawing motion to avoid squashing the warm soft loaf. Slather it with butter and honey and be prepared for a taste of heaven.

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    Storing Homemade Bread

    Some people will tell you to completely cool your bread before bagging it. However, I do not wait until it is completely cool. I bag my bread when it's still warm to keep in the moisture because I don't like dry bread.

    And place whatever you won't get eaten within two or three days into the freezer.

    Homemade bread is amazing when it is fresh. But it does tend to dry out and get moldy sooner than commercial bread because it doesn't have all those preservatives. Freezing it, however, helps to keep it fresh. Just remove it from the freezer an hour or so before you want to slice it.

    It might take a while to eat two loaves of bread if you're living by yourself. You can slice the bread and wrap a few pieces in separate portions. Make sure though, that you wrap it tightly in freezer bags or containers. I find that it does freeze better as a whole loaf versus sliced. But if properly stored it will still be fine.

    This Amish white bread makes the absolute best piece of toast!

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    Amish homemade bread

    Amish White Bread Recipe

    This Amish homemade bread is amazing! It's made with simple ingredients and has a soft and fluffy texture. Nothing is better than a piece of warm fresh bread straight out of the oven.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Resting time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine Amish
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 383 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 scant Tbs. active dry yeast, mixed with 1 Tbs. flour and 1 Tbs. sugar
    • 2 c. warm water (about 110°)
    • 1/3 c. sugar
    • 1/3 c. canola or vegetable oil (or chicken fat)
    • 1/2 c. mashed potatoes or 1/4 c. instant potato flakes mixed with 1/4 c. water
    • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 c. white bread flour or all-purpose flour

    Instructions
     

    • Mix 1 Tbs. flour, 1 Tbs. sugar, and yeast in your KitchenAid mixing bowl.
      2 scant Tbs. active dry yeast, mixed with 1 Tbs. flour and 1 Tbs. sugar
    • Add warm water. Stir, and let it rest for about 5 min.
      2 c. warm water (about 110°)
    • Once the yeast mixture is looking creamy and bubbly, add the oil, sugar, potatoes, and salt. Stir.
      1/3 c. sugar, 1/3 c. canola or vegetable oil (or chicken fat), 1/2 c. mashed potatoes or 1/4 c. instant potato flakes mixed with 1/4 c. water, 2 1/2 tsp. salt
    • Add 5 c. of flour and knead on low speed.
      5 1/2 - 6 1/2 c. white bread flour or all-purpose flour
    • Continue kneading for a couple of minutes on speed 2, slowly adding more flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
    • When finished kneading, the sides of the bowl should be looking fairly clean. Drizzle a bit of oil into the side of the bowl and let the mixer spread the oil to grease the sides.
    • Lightly cover the dough with a dish towel, and let it rest to rise for about an hour.
    • Grease 2 9x5" loaf pans.
    • Punch the dough down. Butter your hands and knead the dough a bit. Divide the dough in half and shape it into two loaves. Poke the tops with a fork to remove air bubbles.
    • Place the loaves into greased pans. Cover with a towel and allow them to rise for about 30 minutes, or until they have risen about an inch above the pans.
    • Preheat your oven to 350°. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
    • Allow the bread to cool for about 10 minutes, brush the tops with butter, and remove from the pans. Enjoy a delicious slice of warm fresh bread!
    • Store in airtight bags. And you can freeze one loaf to keep it fresh.

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    Notes

    Growing up Amish, whenever we cooked chicken we saved the broth. As the broth cools, the fat rises to the top. We scraped the fat off of the top and saved it to use for bread instead of oil. It adds a great flavor and helps to create a wonderfully soft texture.
    Adding potatoes to your bread is optional. However, I recommend it, as it helps to keep the bread softer.
    If you don't have bread flour, you can use all-purpose flour. But here again, your bread will turn out better if you use bread flour.
    I always bag my bread before it's completely cool, as it helps to keep the moisture in.
    Bread is best stored at room temperature. But be mindful that it will start drying out and getting moldy after a few days because there are no preservatives. I recommend freezing whatever you won't get eaten within 3 - 4 days. Remove from the freezer about an hour before you want to slice it.
    *Nutrition is approximate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 309mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Lisa Hidlay

      January 28, 2023 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      I have tried many different bread recipes over the past few years. Some were better for sandwiches, others better for toasting. This was excellent for both!
      Tender, delicious and not difficult to make. This recipe is a keeper. Some September Farm cheese ( from Honey Brook Pa.) between 2slices of this bread would be awesome!

      Reply
      • Anna

        January 28, 2023 at 3:39 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Love September Farms.

        Reply
    2. Matty Whittaker

      January 19, 2023 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      For a first timer making bread I can't believe it turned out so well and without a mixer. Thank you so much for the simple directions, my family loved this recipe and we'll definitely use it again. I'm wondering if you can make rolls from this as well. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna

        January 19, 2023 at 1:12 pm

        I'm so glad that it turned out for you. And yes, you could make rolls from the same dough.

        Reply
    3. Linda

      February 06, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      Amish Bread Recipe:
      This homemade bread tastes far better than anything
      you've ever bought in the bread aisle at your grocery store;
      and it's really not that difficult to make. It will take some
      time to let it rise - figure at least two hours from start to
      finish. But most of that time you are free to do other things
      around the house, as the yeast goes to work.
      No ratings yet
      I made this bread today yummy, and thank you.
      I posted this on Facebook and had someone ask me what makes it Amish? I did not know what to say.
      Can you answer that?

      Reply
      • Anna

        February 06, 2022 at 9:03 pm

        I call my recipes Amish because they are recipes that come from the Amish. This is a recipe that I grew up with, it came from my Amish home.
        I'm glad you tried it.

        Reply

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