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Amish Sweet Bread

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A warm and inviting recipe for Amish Sweet Bread, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just slathered with butter.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and frothy.
  2. Mix the ingredients: Once the yeast is active, stir in the melted butter and eggs, and mix well.
  3. Combine flour and salt: Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
  6. Shape the loaves: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf.
  7. Second rise: Place the shaped loaves into greased 9-inch loaf pans. Cover and let them rise for another 30–45 minutes.
  8. Bake your bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks.

Notes

For a vegan option, use flaxseed meal for eggs and coconut oil for butter. Store in an airtight container.

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Keywords: bread, sweet bread, Amish, baking, homemade

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