Amish White Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

2 cups warm water (about 110-120 degrees)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups flour

Directions:

Place sugar and water in a bowl.
Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let dissolve for 5-15 minutes.
Add salt, oil, and half of the flour, then mix together.
Add the remaining flour and mix until the dough pulls away from the sides.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, flipping to coat both sides.
Cover with plastic wrap or a damp warm towel and set aside in a draft-free area to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Remove the cover and punch down the dough.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut it in half.
Flatten each half into a rectangle and roll into a loaf, pinching the ends together.
Place the loaves in greased 9×5 bread pans.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30-50 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Once the loaves have doubled, bake for 25-30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and brush the tops with butter.
Let the loaves rest for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Enjoy warm slices with your favorite toppings!