Description
This Homemade Amish Sweet Bread is a simple and delicious recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add the vegetable oil and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into loaves.
- Place the loaves in greased bread pans and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, you can add more sugar.
- This bread is perfect for toasting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg