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Amish Bread

This soft, buttery sandwich bread is a cozy kitchen classic — simple ingredients, no special tools, just perfect golden loaves every time. With a hint of sweetness and a tender crumb, it’s ideal for morning toast, packed lunches, or fresh-out-of-the-oven slices slathered in butter.
Makes 2 loaves. Ready in about 2.5 hours (including rise time)
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 2 packets yeast (1/4 oz each)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 6 cups flour

Method
 

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Give a gentle stir and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes so the yeast can activate.
  2. Once the yeast is foamy on top, mix the salt, melted butter, yeast mixture, and 3 cups flour.
  3. When the flour is well combined add the remaining 3 cups until it comes together as a dough.
  4. Drizzle a small amount of oil in a on a paper towel and grease a large bowl
  5. Place the dough in the greased bowl, cover with a towel and place in a cool place for it to double in size (about 1 hour)
  6. Once the dough has doubled, punch it down & lightly knead
  7. Cut the down in half
  8. Flatten the dough into a rectangle, roll it into a loaf tucking the ends.
  9. Place in a greased loaf pan and repeat for the second half of the dough
  10. Cover with a towel and let it rise again (30 minutes)
  11. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes
  12. Butter the top of the golden brown bread