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Tender Amish White Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Soft Fluffy Loaves

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This Tender Amish White Bread recipe delivers soft, fluffy loaves with a tender crumb and gentle sweetness, perfect for sandwiches or enjoying fresh out of the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) salt
  • 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk: Gently heat 1 cup (240 ml) of whole milk until it reaches about 110°F (43°C). Pour the warm milk into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Activate the yeast: Sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) of active dry yeast and 2 tablespoons (25 g) of sugar over the milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly.
  3. Add butter and salt: Stir in 3 tablespoons (42 g) of softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) of salt until combined.
  4. Mix in the flour: Gradually add 4 cups (480 g) of all-purpose flour, about 1 cup (120 g) at a time, stirring until dough pulls away from the bowl.
  5. Knead the dough: Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  6. First rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the loaves: Punch down dough, divide in half, shape each into a loaf, and place seam-side down into greased 9×5-inch loaf pans.
  8. Second rise: Cover pans loosely and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour until dough rises about 1 inch above pan rims.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake loaves for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  10. Cool: Remove loaves from pans and cool on wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Milk temperature is crucial; aim for about 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast properly. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic but still slightly tacky. Let dough rise fully for best texture. Brush warm loaves with melted butter for a softer crust. Use fresh yeast for best results. Cool bread completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture.

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