Description
Homemade Amish Sweet Bread is a soft, slightly sweet loaf perfect for toast, French toast, or sandwiches. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and yeast, this classic recipe delivers nostalgic flavor and fluffy texture ideal for any home baker.
Ingredients
2 cups warm water
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, stir warm water and sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
2. Add salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Stir to combine.
3. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled.
5. Punch down dough, divide into two portions, and shape into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans.
6. Cover and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake loaves for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
8. Remove from pans and let cool before slicing.
Notes
This recipe makes two loaves.
You can substitute 1 cup of all-purpose flour with whole wheat for a heartier version.
Avoid over-flouring the dough to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of a loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg