Homemade Amish white bread is ideal for sandwiches on day one, then French toast, grilled cheese, or toast the next day. A delicious homemade bread recipe that’s an absolute keeper.
Homemade Amish White Bread Recipe
This recipe makes two loaves of white bread. I like to make it on a day that we are having crockpot roast beef of beef stew so we have warm bread to eat with dinner. Then I save the other loaf for toast, sandwiches, and even bread pudding the next day.
Ingredients you will need:
- 1 cup warm water (110 degrees)
- 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast (2 envelopes)
- 6 cups bread flour
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Kitchen Tips:
- For sandwich bread, let the loaves cool completely before slicing with a bread knife.
- This bread is best for sandwiches on the first day. Use for toast, grilled cheese, bread pudding, homemade croutons, or French toast on day 2 or 3.
- Be sure that your dough is allowed to rest, covered, in a draft-free area where it can sit undisturbed.
How to Make Homemade Amish White Bread
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
- Stir in the warm milk, salt, and oil into the yeast mixture.
- Using the dough hook on a mixer or with a wooden spoon by hand, mix in flour, one cup at a time. Knead until smooth.
- Place dough in well oiled bowl; turn to coat top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down, knead a few times. Divide dough in half.
- Shape into loaves and place into 2 greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes or until dough has risen about 1″ above pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and place on cooling racks. Brush the top of the loaves with a little melted butter right after you take them out of the pans so that the crust stays nice and soft.
There’s nothing quite like fresh-baked bread. The aroma of bread baking in the oven is comforting and nostalgic, and a great way to round out your day!
Ways to Use this Bread
- Toasted Cheddar and Ham Sandwich
- Avocado Toast
- Homemade Freezer French Toast Sticks
- French Toast Casserole
- Dipped in our Easy Tomato Soup
I’ve also made mini Amish white loaves, and you might like my homemade multigrain bread too!
Amish White Bread
This recipe makes two loaves of white bread. I like to make it on a day that we are having crockpot roast beef of beef stew so we have warm bread to eat with dinner.
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Print It Rate ItServings: 20 slices (2 loaves)
2 hours 15 minutes
Calories: 180
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 110 degrees
- 1 cup warm milk 110 degrees
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast 2 envelopes
- 6 cups bread flour
Things You'll Need
Before You Begin
- For sandwich bread, let the loaves cool completely before slicing with a bread knife.
- This bread is best for sandwiches on the first day. Use for toast, grilled cheese, bread pudding, homemade croutons, or French toast on day 2 or 3.
- Be sure that your dough is allowed to rest, covered, in a draft free area where it can sit undisturbed.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
- Stir in the warm milk, salt and oil into the yeast mixture.
- Using the dough hook on a mixer or with a wooden spoon by hand, mix in flour, one cup at a time. Knead until smooth.
- Place dough in well oiled bowl; turn to coat top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down, knead a few times. Divide dough in half.
- Shape into loaves and place into 2 greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes or until dough has risen about 1″ above pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and place on cooling racks. Brush the top of the loaves with a little melted butter right after you take them out of the pans so that the crust stays nice and soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 180cal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was originally published on June 13, 2009
Amanda Davis
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Amanda Davis is the entrepreneurial mom of four grown children and four step children. She and her husband, Chef Antoine, love to cook together creating recipes for this blog. Amanda also make kid's crafts and creates decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also a craft book author five times over and product developer as well as the owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com. You can find her on social media by using the buttons to the left!
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MammaKoz says
Excellent bread! The whole family + friends really enjoy it! Quick & easy to make ! I switched to oat milk because I have a Vegan in the family, still excellent bread!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you, so glad you like it!
janet says
Do you think I could freeze 1 of the loaves? There are just 2 of us!
Amanda Formaro says
After you bake it, yes it should be fine. :)
Joan says
Absolutely delicious bread. Be prepared to eat the whole loaf with dinner. The texture when kneading is like a soft pillow making it fun to work with. I didn’t end up using the whole 6 cups of flour because of how it worked up with 4.5-5 cups. Flavor and texture spot on making the eating experience top notch. Thanks for this. And what is better is it makes two loafs so you can give one away to a friend or neighbor.
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you so much Joan! So glad you loved, and how sweet to gift one of the loaves!
Lara Trottier says
I make pretty much the same bread but mine calls for a spritz of water right after you put it in the oven. It crisps up the crust. I might have to try brushing it with butter next time for a soft crust.
AGNES RICHMOND says
My grandmother would use Cisco lard ,with a paper towel she would put maybe a tsp of lard on a paper towel and wipe over the warm bread. This would keep the crust from drying out.
Amanda Formaro says
Great tip, thanks!
Trish says
Do you think this would work well in a bread machine?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Trish. I haven’t tried it in a bread machine, but i don’t see why not. :)
Nicole says
I was just wondering if you could do this in a bread maker ??
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Nicole. Haven’t tried it in a bread machine myself, but it’s a pretty basic recipe so I don’t see why not.
momwhats4dinner says
Just took the bread out of the oven and enjoying a piece right now!:) Its amazing! Thank you! ~Donika
Amanda says
Oh so glad you liked it!
Amanda says
Mmm I haven't made this in a while either, good idea!
Cyndy says
Hi Amanda, I'd forgotten about this bread from our blog that Carol made. You just reminded ME to make it again. Thanks!
Amanda says
Thanks Romaine! Glad you posted a comment here, reminded me to make this again :)
Romaine says
Maybe I'm just hungry but that grilled cheese picture is making my mouth water.
5 Star Foodie says
Delicious homemade bread and the grilled cheese looks excellent!
Jennifer says
WOW I could go for some homemade bread!! and that grilled cheese!!! yummy!!!!
Debbie says
Looks delicious Amanda!
natalia says
It really looks great !! yummy !
Deborah says
This bread looks just perfect!! It seems like most Amish recipes are real winners.
Shari@Whisk: a food blog says
This looks delicious! I'm inspired! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I love the photo of the grilled cheese. great job!!
Sara says
That grilled cheese looks like perfection.
Mommy's Kitchen says
That is the same Amish White Bread recipe I used. It turns our so perfect. You took some great pictures.