4-Ingredient Amish White Bread
This classic Amish White Bread recipe is incredibly simple yet yields a delicious, soft loaf. With just four basic ingredients, you can achieve a homemade bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Active dry yeast | 1 1/2 tablespoons (2 packets) |
| Warm water (110°F-120°F) | 2 1/2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 2/3 cup |
| Unsalted butter | 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) |
| Kosher salt | 1 tablespoon |
| All-purpose flour | 6-7 cups |
Instructions:
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Melt Butter: Melt 6 tablespoons of butter and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Dough: Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Shape Loaves: Punch down dough, divide in half, and shape into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans.
- Second Rise: Cover loaves and let rise for 30-60 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake loaves for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding.
- Finish with Butter: Brush melted remaining butter over hot loaves.
- Cool: Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
