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Amish Sweet Bread Recipe

This classic homemade bread is soft, golden, and comforting — perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with a pat of butter. With just a few pantry staples, you can bake fresh, fluffy loaves right at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 164
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 6 cups bread flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or dough whisk
  • Clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
  • Two loaf pans
  • Oven
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: Dissolve sugar in warm water, stir in yeast, and let it proof for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Dough: Add oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape & Second Rise — Punch down the dough, divide it into two loaves, and place each in an oiled loaf pan. Let them rise again for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 30 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  7. Cool: Remove from pans and let the loaves cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.