{"id":1687,"date":"2026-02-10T14:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:13:15","slug":"amish-white-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1687","title":{"rendered":"Amish White Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Amish White Bread (Soft, Fluffy, Old-Fashioned)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amish White Bread<\/strong> is a timeless homemade bread recipe known for its soft texture, slightly sweet flavor, and fluffy crumb. This bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm with butter. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it\u2019s a beginner-friendly yeast bread that delivers bakery-quality results every time.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe has been passed down through generations and is loved for its reliability, simplicity, and comforting homemade taste.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Makes 2 loaves<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups warm water (about 110\u00b0F \/ 43\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>\u2154 cup white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd tablespoons active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd teaspoons salt<\/li>\n<li>6 cups all-purpose flour (may need slightly more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<h4>Step 1: Activate the Yeast<\/h4>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, until foamy. This means the yeast is active.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: Mix the Dough<\/h4>\n<p>Add the oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n<p>Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl but still be slightly sticky.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Knead the Dough<\/h4>\n<p>Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for <strong>8\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, adding small amounts of flour if needed, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip: Proper kneading helps create soft, fluffy bread.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Step 4: First Rise<\/h4>\n<p>Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat the top. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for <strong>1 hour<\/strong>, or until doubled in size.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 5: Shape the Loaves<\/h4>\n<p>Punch down the dough to release air. Divide it into two equal portions.<\/p>\n<p>Shape each portion into a loaf and place into two greased 9\u00d75-inch loaf pans.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 6: Second Rise<\/h4>\n<p>Cover the pans and let the dough rise again for <strong>30\u201340 minutes<\/strong>, until the dough rises just above the edges of the pans.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 7: Bake<\/h4>\n<p>Preheat the oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Bake the bread for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>, or until the tops are golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 8: Cool<\/h4>\n<p>Remove the bread from the oven and brush the tops with butter if desired. Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Serving Ideas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Slice for sandwiches<\/li>\n<li>Toast with butter and jam<\/li>\n<li>Use for French toast<\/li>\n<li>Serve alongside soups and stews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use warm, not hot, water to avoid killing the yeast<\/li>\n<li>Measure flour carefully\u2014too much can make bread dense<\/li>\n<li>Let bread cool before slicing for best texture<\/li>\n<li>Bread freezes well for up to 3 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Why This Recipe Is So Popular<\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>Amish White Bread<\/strong> recipe is loved because it\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soft and fluffy<\/li>\n<li>Slightly sweet<\/li>\n<li>Easy to make<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s the kind of bread that fills your kitchen with the smell of home and brings everyone to the table.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Amish White Bread (Soft, Fluffy, Old-Fashioned) &nbsp; Amish White Bread is a timeless homemade bread recipe known for its&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1687"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1689,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1687\/revisions\/1689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}