1) So I can share this easy bread recipe that I can make up in my kitchen aid and will make a solid 2 loaves and
2) I will know where to find it in the future.
AMISH SWEET BREAD
2c warm water (110 degrees F)
2/3 c sugar (or other sweetener) (I used mostly molasses and a bit of honey)
1-1/2 Tbsp dry active yeast
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/4c oil ( I used melted coconut oil)
6 c flour (add gradually as you may not need that much) ( I added 3 cups of whole wheat flour and about 2-3 cups of white flour)
When using the stainless bowl, I usually rinse with hot water to warm before proofing the yeast-don't know if it makes a difference, but it makes me feel better-lol
Add warm water, sugar, and yeast to bowl- allow to "proof" or rest for about 10 minutes (it will be frothy)
add in salt, oil, and 3 c flour and mix well
add flour one cup at a time-dough will be a nice ball with a soft velvety touch
knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or 1-2 minutes with the KitchenAid.
Allow bread to rise covered, free from draft until doubled in size, (about an hour), punch down and briefly knead by hand (30-45 seconds).
Divide into 2 equal parts, place in well-greased loaf pans.
Loosely cover (I use a paper towel) and allow to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for approx 30 minutes (it will be golden on the top-kind of like a loaf of traditional packaged white bread).
This is a great recipe from the Amish colonies in Indiana, it is slightly sweet and my kids and husband love it plain and with sandwiches-even though it makes 2 loaves, it is usually gone from my house in 1-2 days.
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