Homemade Amish Sweet Bread

Do you remember the smell of fresh bread right from the oven? Did you know you can have that smell, the taste of freshly made bread in your own home? This recipe for Homemade Amish Sweet Bread is a recipe you are not going to want to lose!

This bread comes out fluffy, crusty, and delicious with just a touch of sweetness the way bread should be.

When you are craving fresh bread, this is the bread you want to make. I am positive that you have all the ingredients right in your home already. There is nothing special needed, yeast, flour, sugar and a few other ingredients.

With these, you can make your own bread and stop paying the store so much money for simple things.

I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!

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Why should I make this recipe?

This recipe is super easy to follow, contains no difficult steps and only simple ingredients. With a minimal amount of time spent in your own kitchen, you can have the smell and taste of fresh homemade bread.

What type of yeast should I use to make Homemade Amish Sweet Bread?

All you need when it comes to yeast is Active Dry Yeast. They are sold in single packets or in larger amounts. You do need to follow the steps when it comes to working with yeast. If the steps are not followed as directed, you could kill the yeast and the bread would not rise.

What is the best way to knead dough?

There are two methods. You can use a stand mixer and work the bread dough until it releases from the sides. You can also lightly flour the flat surface and knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes.

Does it take a long time to make this bread?

From start to finish, including the rise time, you will need 1 hour and 55 minutes for this bread recipe.

Ingredients for Homemade Amish Sweet Bread:

• Water
• Granulated sugar 
• Active Dry yeast
• Salt
• Vegetable oil
• All-purpose flour

How to make Homemade Amish Sweet Bread:

Step 1. Place the water in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Heat until boiling, and the temperature reaches 110 degrees.

Step 2. Stir in the sugar until melted.

Step 3. Remove from the heat and add the yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes to bloom.

Step 4. Stir in the oil

Step 5. Stir in the salt

Step 6. One cup at a time, add the flour to the wet ingredients, beating well between each cup.

Step 7. You want to continue adding the flour a little at a time until the dough clumps into a ball and pulls away from the beaters on its own, but is still quite sticky.

Step 6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead it for five minutes. Sprinkle the dough with a little flour each time it continues to get sticky to the touch.

Step 7. Place the dough into a large bowl that has been coated in cooking spray, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to sit in a warm area to rise for 1 hour.

Step 8. Punch down the dough, divide it in half and place each half into a well-greased loaf pan. Cover again, and allow to sit for 30 minutes until the dough has risen again.

Step 9. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 10. Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through and serve.

Should this bread be stored in the Refrigerator?

The bread can be wrapped tightly or placed in a Ziploc bag, with the air pushed out. You can store it on the counter for 2 to 3 days. You could also store the bread in the refrigerator as long as it is in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Can this bread be frozen?

The bread can easily be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure that the bread has cooled completely and placed into an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag.

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