Homemade Amish White Bread

Step 1 -In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water.

Step 2 -Stir in the yeast and allow it to proof until it resembles a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Step 3 -Stir the warmed milk, the salt, and 1/4 cup of the oil into the yeast mixture.

Step 4 -Using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix the flour into the yeast mixture, 1 cup at a time.

Step 5 -Knead the dough until smooth.

Step 6 -Oil a bowl well.

Step 7 -Place the dough in the oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat.

Step 8 -Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let rise until about doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 9 -Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans with the oil.

Step 10 -Punch the dough down, kneading it a few times.

Step 11 -Divide the dough in half and shape the halves into loaves.

Step 12 -Place the loaves in the prepared loaf pans.

Step 13 -Cover the loaf pans and allow the dough to rise until it has risen about 1-inch above the pans, about 30 minutes.

Step 14 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 15 -Bake the loaves until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Step 16 -Transfer the loaves from the pans immediately and place them on cooling racks.

Step 17 -Brush the tops of the loaves with the melted butter.

Step 18 -Serve.