Are you craving a taste of simple, home-baked goodness? Our unique recipe for Amish sweet bread delivers just that. An enticing blend of simplicity and flavor, this easy-to-follow guide is perfect for your bread machine.
A Taste of Tradition: The Amish Sweet Bread
The Amish community, known for its rich traditions and handcrafted goods, excels in the culinary arts, with bread-making being a prime example. Among their repertoire, the Amish sweet bread stands out—a light, fluffy, subtly sweet delight that pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat.
Amish Sweet Bread: The Bread Machine Version
While traditional Amish bread is usually baked in the oven, we've adapted this recipe to cater to those who prefer using a bread machine, making the process simpler and more accessible without compromising the authentic taste.
Ingredients You'll Need
Amish Bread Recipe for the Bread Machine
2 3/4 C. flour
1/4 C. canola oil (I used vegetable oil)
1 tsp. bread machine yeast
1/4 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. + 2 Tbsp. warm water
A recipe for Amish bread for the bread machine may be pretty ironic, but it's also pretty tasty! For this recipe, set your bread machine settings to light crust. Makes a 1 1/2 lb. loaf.
Once baked, remove your bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack before serving. This Amish sweet bread is fantastic when served warm with a bit of butter or your favorite jam.
Tips for Perfect Amish Sweet Bread Every Time
While the recipe is straightforward, a few tips can ensure your Amish sweet bread turns out perfect every time.
- Make sure your water is warm, not hot. The ideal temperature is 110 degrees F.
- Always use fresh yeast. Expired yeast may not produce the desired rise.
- Avoid over-baking. The bread should be a golden color, not brown.
Conclusion: Savour the Amish Tradition at Home
With our easy-to-follow guide, you can now enjoy authentic Amish sweet bread from the comfort of your home. This recipe is ideal for both beginners and expert bakers alike, allowing you to taste a slice of Amish tradition right from your bread machine. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and let the smell of freshly baked bread fill your home today.
Thanks to mommy2mercedes for posting this!
You’re right, mine is in a cupboard and has been there for years unused. I’m going to get it out. This sounds so good.
Can you use regular yeast or does it have to be bread machine yeast?
Katie, I’ve always used bread machine yeast. I believe it’s designed for the rapid rising cycle of a bread machine.
I’ve never seen anyone use the Amish Bread in a bread machine. Very cool!!! Come link it up on my new blog post for Amish Bread!!! I’d love to have you!! Susie
I made this yesterday and it was divine! I have another loaf baking right now. It has the best taste and is so soft and moist. Best bread I have ever made in my breadmaker. I’m so glad I’ve held on to my bread machine all these years! You must try this recipe!!!!
I tried this recipe tonight and the bread fell. When we took it out of the breadmaker there was flour all on one side. Any suggestions? I used the Welbilt Bread Machine.
Anyone know where I can get a machine? I wanted to buy this a year ago with income tax $ & never found one… Thanks!
u can buy it at walmart.. sears.. my hubby bought it at miejer .. i dont know if u have miejer in ur place
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i’m going to try this tonight.. been baking philippines style dinner rolls ..loaf bread..:)
What type of flour did you use?
@Karen…check the thrift stores and craigslist.org to find a bread machine. We’ve seen them for free on craigslist many times. We picked up one for $5 from a thrift store. It was a basic model. We then found a friend who had a tricked out super duper bread machine collecting dust. They gave it to us and I’ve been making a loaf every 7-10 days since January ☺
I made this bread today and it turned out great! I did use more flour because I thought it looked rather sticky! I also used regular flour because that is all I had and the recipe did not state which kind anyhow! I would guess I used 3c. of flour! Yummy!
Glad you liked it!
how long did it take for the loaf of bread to bake? My machine has so many different settings and I tried it and I do not think it baked long enough. thanks
how can I convert this to gluten free Amish Bread?
Joanna I know this is months later but I made this tonight with my gluten free flour (GF Jules) and it worked out really nicely and everyone loved it. The only thing I did different was substitute the gluten flour for my gluten free and used the gluten free setting on my bread machine. Good Luck.
I’m gojng to try it today with Cup4Cup to see how it comes out. I also use a gf flour mix recipe I discovered from Alton Brown quite often – plan on trying this recipe next time using it. Thanks for this recipe
My go to bread recipe. Always turns out. Can’t get enough of the taste. Think you!
Is the flour used, regular flour, or bread flour?
I use bread flour for the bread recipes and yes they are softer
Hi there, wat setting do i put on? Basic or sandwich? Thanks.
Did you let the bread machine mix it for you?
You do not have directions on how to add the ingredients to the bread machine? Please clearify, in what order to add to machine.
Thanks.
It depends on your bread machine. Check the manual. Mine goes: water, eggs, butter or oil
Then salt, sugar
Then flour(s), any other dry ingredients
Then i make a dent and put in the yeast
Nuts or raisins etc if using go around the edge so they don’t mix in too soon. Or you can add at the first beep. But i often don’t hear it.
I know this is a stupid question but I do not see it posted up top. Is there a certain way to put it all in the machine or just throw it all in.
Bread machines can vary in the order but usually the wet ingredients goes first. Then salt, sugar and flour. Yeast last by making a small dent in the center of the flour. If your adding fruit or nuts, you would do so at the beep or scatter them around the edges of the flour incase your worried about missing the beep.
Making this now in my bread machine, can’t wait! Thank you 🙂
Update from yesterday:
I followed your recipe to the tee and the bread came out delicious and so moist. I have to make another loaf today because the one I made yesterday lasted 10 minutes! Thanks for the recipe it’s going to be used for years and years to come. So simple yet so delicious! 🙂
Hello. I was wondering if anyone has made this bread gluten free? If so, what changes did you make? Thank you.
I found a bread machine brand new in the box for $5.49 at a st vinnies Here in Wisconsin! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Easy, delicious and cost friendly! This recipe will definitely be making a regular appearance in my kitchen. Thank you for sharing!
I tried this recipe tonight and the bread fell. When we took it out of the breadmaker there was flour all on one side. Any suggestions? I used the Welbilt Bread Machine.
The liquid to flour is off…the one cup of water is usually the amount for three cups of flour ,but now it calls for 1/4 cup of oil plus the two Tbs.of water…at least for me… I mostly use the machine for the kneading process,and than bye in the oven foe loaf pan or formed loaves….hope this helps