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Amish Sweet Bread

SARAH FRUM

Makes 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon yeast (I use active yeast (red star))
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 5-6 cups flour (i like to use a high gluten flour)

Instructions

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  • 1
    make sure your two cups of water is between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit ( if to cold the yeast will not wake up, if to hot, you may kill the yeast) in a large mixing bowl, mix the two cups water, 2/3 cup sugar, and the tablespoon of yeast stir until you can no longer discern the dried yeast granules. let set for about . after you see a bubbly froth on top of the water, then add rest of the ingredients ( the salt,oil, and flour. ) mix until all the wet dough is in a ball then you can knead it with your hands for about . or until the dough feels smooth. cover bowl and let raise for about three hours in warm place.
  • 2
    punch dough down and cut in half make into two loaves or make into 24 rolls( I make mine about the size of a walnut.) I also use this dough for my pepperoni rolls, or cinnamon rolls. it is easy and always turns out perfect.

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