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Amish Bread

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Amish bread is a delightful, versatile dough that creates a sweet and tender loaf perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the yeast mixture
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 120°)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
For the dough
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 5 tablespoons for the dough, 3 tablespoons melted for topping
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 to 6 cups bread flour Adjust based on humidity
For the cinnamon topping (optional)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup warm water, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast. Mix well and allow it to stand for about 5 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups warm milk to the mixture and stir gently.
  3. Melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the microwave.
  4. Incorporate 2 cups of bread flour into the bowl, then turn on the mixer using the dough hook.
  5. Add the melted butter and 1 tablespoon salt, followed by 2 more cups of bread flour.
Kneading and Rising
  1. Mix and knead the dough for 7 to 10 minutes. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in flour a bit at a time until you achieve a stretchy, soft ball.
  2. Let the dough rise, then shape it to make cinnamon bread, if desired.
Baking
  1. Shape the loaves, let them rise, and then bake until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store in a loaf bag or an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Leftovers can be frozen; wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-friendly bag.
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