I adapted this one from an Allrecipes recipe for Amish White Bread. It makes a nice sandwich bread or a great side. The crust is crunchy while the inside soft and slightly chewy. Enjoy my friends.
Ingredients:
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
⅔ cup raw unfiltered local honey
1 ½ tablespoon active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ cup natural applesauce ( you can make your own fresh but blend until extra smooth)
6 cups bread flour ( I have used all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, both work well)
Prep and Cook:
Step 1
In a large bowl, dissolve the honey in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
Step 2
Mix salt and applesauce into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well-oiled (I use Kerrygold Butter and powder with whichever flour I use to make the bread) bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow rising until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Step 3
Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until the dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
I would recommend allowing the bread to cool for about 30 minutes. Bread should be kept dry and cool.
