Grandma's Amish Bread
photo by BelleTerre
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
24
ingredients
- 4 3⁄4 - 5 1⁄4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 1⁄4 teaspoons fast rising yeast
- 1 1⁄3 cups milk (whole is best, but I've used skim and low- fat with good results)
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (margarine can be substituted)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large brown eggs (white eggs can be substituted)
directions
- In a large bowl combine 2 cups of the flour with the yeast.
- In a small sauce pan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt to 120-130 degrees F.
- Slowly add the milk mixture to the flour mixture beating well.
- Add the eggs and beat well.
- Slowly add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is moderately stiff.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic using stand mixer with dough hook at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or 6 to 8 minutes by hand on a lightly floured board.
- Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat.
- Cover bowl with a warm cloth that is slightly damp.
- Let rise 30 to 45 minutes or until double in size.
- Punch down and divide in half.
- Cover portions with the cloth and let rest 10 minutes.
- Shape dough into 2 loaves and put into greased loaf pans.
- Let rise again until double.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees F 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- When completely cool wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
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