Grandmas Amish Bread Recipes

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the boiling water, butter, salt and sugar. Stir in oats; cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in oat mixture and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. , Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

AMISH BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in warm water in a bowl.
• Add yeast and allow to sit 10 minutes.
• Add oil, salt and flour.
• Mix well.
• Knead well.
• Place in a well oiled bowl, and cover for one hour to one and one half hours.
• Knead down.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• Form into 2 loaves
• Place in greased loaf pans.
• Allow to rise, covered, for one hour.
• Bake 350F 30 minutes til golden.

GRANDMA VANDOREN'S WHITE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size.
• Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
• Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning.

GRANDMA'S AMISH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 2 cups of the flour with the yeast.
• In a small sauce pan heat milk, sugar, butter and salt to 120-130 degrees F.
• Slowly add the milk mixture to the flour mixture beating well.
• Add the eggs and beat well.
• Slowly add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is moderately stiff.
• Knead dough until smooth and elastic using stand mixer with dough hook at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or 6 to 8 minutes by hand on a lightly floured board.
• Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat.
• Cover bowl with a warm cloth that is slightly damp.
• Let rise 30 to 45 minutes or until double in size.
• Punch down and divide in half.
• Cover portions with the cloth and let rest 10 minutes.
• Shape dough into 2 loaves and put into greased loaf pans.
• Let rise again until double.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees F 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
• When completely cool wrap and store in a cool, dry place.