Amish Bread Recipe

Experience the irresistible taste of authentic Amish Friendship Bread! This recipe, passed down through generations, creates two loaves of deliciously soft and subtly sweet bread. Perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Easy to follow instructions make this a great baking project for both beginners and experienced bakers.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 1890.6 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Bread

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How to Make Amish Bread

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of warm water (105-115°F).
  2. Add 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) of active dry yeast and let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Stir in ⅓ cup vegetable oil and 1 ½ teaspoons of salt.
  4. Gradually add 6-7 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a large, well-oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Gently punch down the dough to release the air.
  8. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a loaf.
  10. Place each loaf in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  11. Cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another hour, or until almost doubled.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

270g

Fat

20g

Carbs

118g

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