Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread, and this Amish White Bread is a classic for a reason. It’s soft, slightly sweet, and surprisingly simple to make.
Here is the recipe as featured in the video:
Amish White Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar (for blooming yeast)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp salt
- 10–12 cups bread flour
- Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Bloom the Yeast: In a large bowl, mix the warm water, active dry yeast, and a spoonful of sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the oil, honey, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk well to combine.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the bread flour, 1 cup at a time, while mixing. Continue until the dough pulls clean from the sides of the bowl. It should feel soft but not sticky.
- Knead: Knead the dough for 5–8 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise for 45 minutes (or until doubled in size).
- Shape: Punch the dough down to release air. Divide it into three equal loaves. Roll each tightly and place them into greased loaf pans.
- Second Rise: Let the loaves rise again in the pans until the dough is just above the rim.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Finish: While the bread is still hot from the oven, brush the tops generously with butter. Let them cool on a wire rack before slicing.
This bread is perfect for French toast, sandwiches, or just eating warm with a bit more butter!
Here are the four versions of Amish White Bread with estimated nutritional values per slice (based on 12 slices per loaf).1. The Classic VersionThis follows the traditional high-sugar, high-flour recipe from your video.Key Ingredients: Bread flour, honey, sugar, vegetable oil, yeast.Best for: French toast, kids’ lunches, and traditional dinner sides.
| Nutrition (Per Slice) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Net Carbs | 32g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Fat | 4g |
2. The Diabetic-Friendly Version
To make this safer for blood sugar, we swap honey/sugar for a natural sweetener and use Whole Wheat flour to add fiber, which slows glucose absorption.
- The Swap: Replace honey with Sugar-free Maple Syrup or Allulose. Replace half the bread flour with White Whole Wheat Flour.
- Tip: Add 1 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar to help the dough rise with the heavier flour.
| Nutrition (Per Slice) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Net Carbs | 22g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Fat | 3g |
3. Keto & Paleo Friendly (Grain-Free)Since Paleo doesn’t allow grains and Keto doesn’t allow sugar, this version uses nut flours. It won’t “stretch” like wheat bread but is very filling.The Swap: Replace flour with Almond Flour and Coconut Flour. Use Xanthan Gum to mimic gluten. Use Eggs as a binder. Replace honey with Monkfruit sweetener.Method: This version doesn’t require a long “rise” time since there is no yeast-fed gluten.
| Nutrition (Per Slice) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Net Carbs | 3g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fat | 11g |
4. The Weight Watchers VersionThe goal here is to reduce the “Points” by cutting down on fats (oil) and calorie-dense honey.The Swap: Replace vegetable oil with Unsweetened Applesauce (this keeps it moist without the fat). Replace honey with a low-calorie sweetener. Use All-Purpose Flour instead of Bread Flour to slightly lower density.Benefit: Brushing with a tiny bit of light margarine instead of a butter stick saves significant points.
| Nutrition (Per Slice) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Net Carbs | 24g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Fat | 0.5g |
