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A close-up of two golden brown loaves of freshly baked bread cooling on a wire rack over a white marble cooktop. The crust looks crisp, and a sliced piece reveals the soft, fluffy interior, ready to be enjoyed.

Amish Sweet Bread Recipe

This Amish Sweet Bread is soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients, it’s easy to bake and pairs wonderfully with butter, jam, or savory dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 168
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 6 cups bread flour

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Loaf pans (2 standard-size)
  • Kitchen towel (for covering dough)
  • Oven
  • Wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
    A close-up of a large glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with warm water and sugar. Active dry yeast is sprinkled on top, beginning to foam as it activates. A wooden spoon rests beside the bowl, ready for mixing.
  2. Mix the ingredients: Add oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
    A close-up of smooth, elastic bread dough being kneaded on a lightly floured surface over a white marble cooktop. A pair of hands stretch and fold the dough, working it into a perfect consistency.
  3. Knead & rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
    A close-up of bread dough placed in a greased glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, covered with a kitchen towel. The dough has risen significantly, doubling in size after an hour of resting.
  4. Shape the loaves: Punch down the dough, divide it into two loaves, and place them into greased loaf pans. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
    A close-up of two shaped loaves resting in greased loaf pans on a white marble cooktop. The dough has puffed up beautifully after its second rise, prepared for baking in the oven.
  5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  6. Cool & serve: Remove from pans and let the loaves cool on a wire rack before slicing.
    A close-up of two golden brown loaves of freshly baked bread cooling on a wire rack over a white marble cooktop. The crust looks crisp, and a sliced piece reveals the soft, fluffy interior, ready to be enjoyed.