Ingredients
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- 6 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 2 cups warm whole milk (110°F)
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm milk and sprinkle yeast over top. Let proof for 10 minutes.
- Add softened butter and salt. Mix in 3 cups of flour, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour and knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Punch down, divide dough, shape into loaves, and place in greased 9×5 pans.
- Let rise 30–45 minutes, until dough reaches top of pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from pans, cool on wire racks, and brush tops with butter if desired.
Notes
- Brush tops with melted butter for a softer crust.
- Store wrapped at room temp up to 3 days or freeze slices with parchment between.
- Use leftovers for French toast, sandwiches, or croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg