Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Amish White Bread

Yum!  We ate a whole loaf in minutes after it coming out of the oven.  This one comes from www.allrecipes.com and has 5 stars with over 3,000 reviews.  It is fool-proof.  Anyone can make it and it will turn out beautifully tasting. Makes two 9x5 inch loaves.

Ingredients:
2 cups warm water (110 degrees)
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast (SAF brand)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups flour

Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
  2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.