Lazy Spring Afternoon

A couple of days ago, as I enjoyed this beautiful weather, I decided to make some Amish White Bread. Baking is one of my many passions, and luckily, one of the things I'm actually good at. And being the clever individual that I am (har har) I remembered to document my baking adventure with pictures. Please gaze upon the beauty below and you shall be rewarded with the recipe for this delicious, sweet bread.

 

 

Amish White Bread

 2 c. warm water (110°F)

2/3 c. white granulated suger

1 1/2 tbsp. active dry yeast

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 c. vegetable oil

6 c. bread flour

1 .) In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles creamy foam. 

2.) Mix salt and oil into the yeast mixture. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

3.) Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place into two well oiled loaf pans. Cover with saran wrap and allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen about 1 inch above pans.

4.) Preheat oven to 350ºF and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.

Remember, too much kneading will lead to tough bread!