Grandma's Amish Bread

Experience the comforting taste of tradition with Grandma's Amish Bread, a timeless recipe that's perfect for homemade bread lovers. This classic Amish bread combines simple pantry staples like warm water, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour to create irresistibly soft, fluffy loaves with a slightly sweet flavor. Carefully kneaded and patiently risen, this recipe produces two perfect golden-brown loaves that are as versatile as they are delicious. Whether enjoyed warm with a pat of butter, used for sandwiches, or toasted for breakfast, this easy-to-follow recipe brings old-fashioned wholesome goodness to your kitchen. Ready in just a few steps, Grandma’s Amish Bread is the ultimate nod to home-baked comfort, perfect for family gatherings or everyday meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Warm water
• 0.66 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Active dry yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 6 cups All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 3

Add the salt and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once the dough becomes too thick to stir, turn it out onto a floured surface.

Step 5

Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour as needed.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf and place them in two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.

Step 8

Cover the pans with a clean towel and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until the loaves are just above the edge of the pans.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 10

Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 11

Remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1411.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3614.2

Total Fat 59.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3559.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 686.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 133.6g
Protein 79.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102.0mg	0%
Iron 34.0mg	0%
Potassium 1057.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.0%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 76.2%