Amish White Bread Recipe

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Amish White Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 oz dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp shortening
  • 1/8-1/4 cup butter

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
  2. In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, 2 cups water and shortening.
  3. Stir in yeast mixture.
  4. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth.
  6. Place in a greased bowl and cover and let rise for about 2 hours.
  7. Punch down and divide into 2 portions and form loaves.
  8. Place in greased 9 x 5 loaf pans and prick tops with fork.
  9. Let rise until higher than pans (about 2 hours).
  10. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  11. Cool for ten minutes.
  12. Rub butter all over tops of loaves.
  13. Place pans on sides until loosened.
  14. Remove bread from pans and cool completely on racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 931.68 Kcal (3901 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.91g 29%
Cholesterol 23.18mg 8%
Sodium 1172.05mg 49%
Potassium 237.29mg 5%
Total Carbs 165g 55%
Sugars 9.7g 39%
Dietary Fiber 6.57g 26%
Protein 21.13g 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 49.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 242.18 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.91g 29%
Cholesterol 6.03mg 8%
Sodium 304.66mg 49%
Potassium 61.68mg 5%
Total Carbs 42.89g 55%
Sugars 2.52g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 26%
Protein 5.49g 42%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 12.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.4
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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