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Soft Fluffy Amish White Bread

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A soft, fluffy Amish white bread recipe that delivers a tender crumb and golden crust with simple ingredients and easy steps, perfect for sandwiches or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk (110°F/43°C) with sugar and sprinkle active dry yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter, eggs, and honey (if using) into the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture. Start with 3 cups (360g) flour, mixing until dough starts to come together.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Alternatively, knead with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 6-7 minutes.
  5. First rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl, place dough inside, cover with kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the loaf: Punch down dough to release air bubbles. Shape into a smooth loaf by folding and tucking edges underneath. Place seam-side down into greased loaf pan.
  7. Second rise: Cover loaf pan with towel and let dough rise for 45-60 minutes until puffed and just above pan’s rim.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake bread for 30-35 minutes until top is golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Cool and enjoy: Remove bread from oven and immediately brush top with melted butter for soft crust. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice once cooled.

Notes

[‘Use warm milk (not hot) to activate yeast properly.’, ‘Kneading by hand helps develop dough texture; add flour sparingly to avoid dense bread.’, ‘Avoid drafts during rising; a warm, draft-free spot or inside a turned-off oven with light on works well.’, ‘Brush crust with melted butter immediately after baking for a soft, shiny crust.’, ‘If bread browns too quickly, tent with foil after 20 minutes of baking.’, ‘For dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.’, ‘For gluten-free, use a gluten-free all-purpose blend with xanthan gum.’, ‘Try variations like whole wheat flour, herbs, dried fruit, or shaping into rolls or braided loaf.’]

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