Amish White Bread

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This is my absolute favorite bread recipe. It makes delightful squishy soft rolls with just a hint of sweetness. It's loaf is also fantastic - dense enough to toast nicely and to withstand a layer of jelly without sogging up. My favorite way to serve Amish white bread is toasted with a generous smear of Nutella, though it also goes well with savory dishes. Just to give you an idea how popular this bread is - within 30 minutes of pulling it from the oven, 7 rolls were gone. The two year old begs for it as soon as he sees the pan.

As much as I love Amish white bread....I dread making it without a mixer. It's messy and coats your hands and arms and gets really difficult if you try more than one batch at a time. Thanks to the Kitchenaid that has all changed! (Hmm...that came out a bit like an infomercial) I easily whipped up a double batch with my trusty mixer, although it nearly overflowed the bowl. Now I just need to start practicing self-control....as those hot rolls sit there calling my name.

Ingredients: - makes around 45 rolls or 4 loafs


4 cups warm water (105 - 110 degrees F)
2 packets or 3 tablespoons dry active yeast
1 1/3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 cups all purpose unsifted flour


Equipment:


Stand mixer with dough hook
4 loaf pans or 5 or 6 round cake pans
Baking spray


Directions:




Tips & Variations:

• If your house is cool/drafty, let rise in a warm oven (not over 110 degrees F)
• Reduce the sugar to 1/4c for a plain white bread

Cost:

Flour	1.76
Yeast	0.66
Salt	0.02
Oil	0.25
Sugar	0.19
	2.88
	0.06	per roll
	0.70	per loaf