Monday, January 19, 2009

Mmmm Bread!

I decided to make some bread today, and it is delish! It is just a basic Amish bread, and so easy to make. Gotta love that.



Here is the recipe if anyone wants to give it a go:

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups bread flour

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

2 comments:

Kara said...

Mmm...can't help but love homemade bread! Thanks! I'll definitely be trying it soon!

Hannah said...

Mmm. Looks good. I might just make my own tomorrow.