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Amish White Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Soft Fluffy Crust

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A cozy homemade Amish white bread with a soft, fluffy crust that is simple to make with pantry staples and perfect for comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit until foamy and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: Add softened butter, warm milk, and beaten egg to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine evenly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add dry ingredients and form dough: Gradually add 3 1/2 cups (420 g) of flour and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until dough starts to come together. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 8-10 minutes, adding remaining flour as needed until dough is soft but not sticky.
  4. First rise: Form dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Shape the loaf: Punch down dough gently to release air bubbles. Turn out onto floured surface and shape into a tight loaf that fits a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Place seam-side down in greased pan.
  6. Second rise: Cover pan loosely and let dough rise until about 1 inch above pan rim, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake bread for 35-40 minutes until top is golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Tent with foil halfway through if crust browns too fast.
  8. Cool before slicing: Remove bread from pan and cool on wire rack for about 1 hour before slicing to prevent gummy crumb.

Notes

Use warm (not hot) liquids at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough by hand for best texture, about 8-10 minutes. Cover dough during rising to prevent drying out. Tent bread with foil if crust browns too fast. Cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy crumb. Variations include honey instead of sugar, whole wheat flour substitution, dairy-free milk and butter, herb additions, and gluten-free flour blends.

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