Vegan Amish White Bread

Total time2 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

(6)

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, perfectly domed loaf out of the oven, and this pillowy white bread delivers that moment every single time. Classic Amish-style white bread is traditionally made with dairy milk and butter, but swapping in warmed plant-based milk and vegan butter keeps the crumb just as soft and tender without any animal products. The dough comes together beautifully with just a handful of pantry staples — flour, yeast, organic cane sugar, and salt — so there are no obscure ingredients to track down. A final brush of melted vegan butter straight out of the oven gives the crust that gorgeous sheen and a rich, buttery finish that is hard to believe is completely plant-based. The recipe yields 16 slices, making it ideal for a full week of sandwiches, toast, or just tearing off a warm hunk straight from the rack. Whether you are new to bread baking or a seasoned pro, the straightforward knead-rise-bake method makes this an approachable and deeply rewarding bake.

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Ingredients

16 servings

For the dough

1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one ¼-oz packet)
3 tbsp organic cane sugar, divided
½ cup plain plant-based milk, warmed
3 tbsp vegan butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 ½ tsp fine salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading

For finishing

1 tbsp vegan butter, melted

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, 1 tbsp of the sugar, and the yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–10 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
2
Add the warmed plant-based milk, melted vegan butter, remaining 2 tbsp sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.

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