OLD FASHIONED AMISH BREAD
Amish bread is yeast bread, which the Amish call old-fashioned church bread.
You may also want to try this delicious Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread! It’s perfect addition to just about any dinner.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This old-fashioned Amish bread is the type of bread usually served at church meals. This bread is excellent with your favorite jams and jellies slathered in butter and served with coffee. Old-fashioned Amish bread is great for any meal. Share a loaf with a friend or neighbor. This recipe makes two delicious loaves.
PROOF INSTRUCTIONS
This bread does have to rise 2 times and does take some time. This is not a quick bread, it is a yeast bread. We set our bread in the oven with the light on to let it rise. You can also cover and set it on top of your oven or in a warm place where you feel it will rise.
MAKES TWO LOAVES
This recipe makes two loaves which is perfect for any gathering or just to give one to a neighbor, take to church, etc. I have not tried cutting the recipe in half.
I wish I could include a
photo because it turned out soooo good. Followed exactly and I am so glad! I will pass this on! I have tried a few other recipes that failed but this turned out beautiful with a soft crumb and delicious flavor ❤️ thanks! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
OTHER DELICIOUS BREAD RECIPES
Old Fashioned Amish Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast 1 package contains 1/4 ounce of yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 more cups water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons shortening I use Crisco
- 5 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water and set aside. In a pan on top of the stove heat the other 2 cups water, sugar, salt and shortening just until warm and sugar is dissolved and shortening is melted. Do not boil.
- In a large mixing bowl add 4 cups flour and pour in the water with the salt and shortening. Mix with a spoon. Then add the dissolved yeast and water to the flour. Add the other 3 cups flour a little at a time mixing with a spoon until the dough comes together and you can make it into a ball. Spread some flour on a cutting board or counter top and knead the dough several times.
- Grease a large bowl or crock (I use olive oil but you can use whatever oil you have). Put the dough in the crock and turn over once so both sides are greased. Put in a warm spot and let rise for 3 hours. (I put in my oven and turn the oven light on) Remove and punch the dough down with your fist. cut the dough in half.
- Grease 2 (9 x 5) bread pans and spread the dough in the pans. Let rise another 1 1/2 hours. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.
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So easy and the texture reminded me of a fresh doughnut. I had to use bread flour since I did not have enough of the all purpose flour and I used 1/6 cup sugar and 1/6 cup honey. My loaves rose beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome! Glad it was a hit!
YUM ! VERY GOOD! Instead of using 2 more cups of water, could I use milk?
I think you probably could, but I have not tried it, so I wont say yes with 100% authority.
This looks amazing. Can you use butter instead of shortening?
I havent made it that way but it would probably work.
I clicked on the recipe and have searched for ‘easy yogurt bread’ and this keeps popping up. Is there a recipe for yogurt bread??
That is on our other website, here you go: https://frontporchlifemagazine.com/easy-yogurt-bread/
I used the recipe and instead of 2 loaves I used half and made 16 dinner rolls. But it was slightly sweet but delicious. Fresh out of the oven with butter… yum. I made mine in a French door convection oven/ air fryer. The top came out very crusty. However, on the last, I brushed it with 2 tablespoons of burger and it softened up some so it wasn’t so crunchy it hurt my gums. To proof it in my little oven, I put it on keep warm for temp and oven setting and it was ready to go in about an hour. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
I was wondering if you’re suppose to cover the dough while it rises? I didn’t see that in the instructions. Want sure if this particular recipe doesn’t call for our, or you left it out by accident. Thank you.
It will probably work either way, I don’t cover it since I set it in the oven.
I am so happy that I found this recipe I did this recipe years ago my friend gave it to me. I did my bread and I shared it with the bread and my friend shared it with a friend so it’s going around the neighborhood for months. thanks again I love this Amish bread I’m gonna make it as soon as possible.
Can you put this in the freezer after it cools
I think you should be able to, but I have never tried it.
I wish I could include a photo because it turned out soooo good. Followed exactly and I am so glad! I will pass this on! I have tried a few other recipes that failed but this turned out beautiful with a soft crumb and delicious flavor <3 thanks!
Yay!! So glad it was a hit!!
Hi, can I add the starter that I just made from the friendship bread recipe? Instead of the yeast and sugar. If so how much? 1cup?
I’ve never made this bread that way so I can’t advise.
Can this recipe be done in a bread machine?
I don’t know, I have never had a bread machine.
Will definitely make this!
Could you do this in a bread machine?
We don’t own a bread machine, so I have no idea.
Can you let this dough rise overnight? I’ve made it once before and it’s absolutely delicious thank you for sharing.
I have not tried it overnight but don’t see any reason why you couldn’t.
This is a wonderful bread recipe and so easy to follow and make. I used your recipe for a 4H bread baking contest my 6 year old granddaughter entered. She had to complete every step by herself except taking it in and out of a hot oven. Each step had to be documented with photos of her completing them. She had so much fun making this bread, learned a lot and won 1st place. It was beautiful and tasted wonderful. Of course we gave credit to you for the recipe in her entry. Besides the bread, the best part was the memories her and I made together. Thankful
Oh I just love this! Leigh and I were both in 4-H and loved it! So glad you enjoyed the bread and it worked so well!
I keep my yeast packets in a zip-lock bag in the freezer; same with baking powder and baking sofa. They will keep until I use up; sometime over a year. I’ve never had dead yeast. However, I will always proof the yeast
I am trying out your recipe now. I am a novice bread maker but this far it seems pretty easy. I will let you know how it turns out.
Can I replace a couple of cups of all-purpose with whole wheat flour?
I’ve never tried it, but it may work.
Can i use bread flour instead of plain flour ?
I have not tried it Regina, but think you could use bread flour.
This is not about the bread. I glanced at your recipe books, and wondered if you’re working on a book for the instant pot?
Sorry, Patricia we don’t have one in the works at the moment.
Could this bread be made in a bread making machine?
My first time making bread. It was hard getting the last cup of flour mixed in, was I supposed to just put enough flour until it came together, it rising now for the 3 hrs
Yes, just until it comes together but if you got it in, I think it will be fine Ann. I hope you enjoy the bread and the recipe. I made sourdough bread today. It must be a day for bread making.
I made this bread on Father’s Day and the whole family loved it! One of the easiest and least fussy bread recipes that I have made with great results!
So glad you enjoyed this bread, we love this one too! Have a wonderful week.
This bread is outstanding! Great recipe. Thank you!
I love ALLLLL YOUR RECIPES. My question is can I use unsalted butter in the place of Chriso. Thanks. Sandy
Hi Sandy, Thank you for the sweet comment. I have not tried this with butter but I think it should work for you.
When bread recipes call for all purpose flour can you use bread flour instead?
You should be able to use either and the same amounts in recipes, Saundra. You may see some difference in texture.
Mine didn’t rise. What did I do wrong? I did put it in a warm place.
Could be your yeast, Gayle. This bread does not rise a lot as you can see in the photos.
Do you just stir once a day for sour dough starter.
Yes, Marilyn, just once a day. Hope you enjoy! Have a good weekend.
If 1 1/2 hours works for you, Donna, then do it for 1 1/2 hours. Just as long as it rises.