Amish Friendship Bread Starter

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14

Amish Friendship Bread Starter - A Classic Recipe

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

10 days

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

232

Sugar

20g

Fat

Amish Friendship Bread is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. This bread is unique in that it uses a starter that is passed around for 10 days before being used to make the bread. The texture of the bread is moist and has a great crumb, making it satisfying to eat on its own or as part of a meal. The cinnamon and other spices in this recipe give this bread a unique taste that is loved by many. This bread is perfect for those who are looking for a community recipe that they can pass on, or for those who want to try something new that's easy to make and satisfying to eat.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
2.	In a 2-quart glass, plastic, or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when the milk is added.
3.	Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture.
4.	Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle.
5.	For the next 10 days, you will follow a set schedule for feeding the starter. Below is the schedule as well as the instructions for the finish product.
6.	Day 1 - Receive the starter, do nothing with it
7.	Day 2-5 - Mush the Bag
8.	Day 6-9 - Add Ingredients
9.	Day 10 - Baking
10.	Mush the Bag:
11.	Squeeze the bag several times
12.	Let out the air
13.	Mush the bag
14.	Do this once a day
15.	Add Ingredients on Day 6-9: (Do not refrigerate, keep the bag sealed)
16.	1 cup flour
17.	1 cup sugar
18.	1 cup milk
19.	Baking on Day 10:
20.	Follow the instructions:
21.	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
22.	Grease 2 large loaf pans.
23.	To the remaining batter in the mixing bowl, add and stir:
24.	1 cup oil
25.	1/2 cup milk
26.	3 eggs
27.	1 tsp vanilla
28.	2 cups all-purpose flour
29.	1 cup sugar
30.	2 tsp cinnamon
31.	1/2 tsp salt
32.	1/2 tsp baking powder
33.	1/2 tsp baking soda
34.	1 large box instant vanilla pudding
35.	Pour the batter evenly into the 2 prepared loaf pans.
36.	Bake for one hour or until toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean.

PROS

This recipe makes use of a starter that lasts for 10 days and can be passed around as gifts to friends and family, spreading not only goodwill but also delicious bread.

The bread is moist, has a great texture and is highly addictive, making it a community favorite.

Due to the addition of cinnamon and other spices, it has a unique and satisfying taste.

CONS

The starter requires 10 days of preparation, making it a longer process than most bread recipes.

As with most bread recipes, there are a few steps to follow, so it requires some patience and attention to detail.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although the bread has a high sugar content, it may have some health benefits, such as an increase in energy levels due to the high amount of carbohydrates in it.
Cinnamon, a key component of this bread, has been linked to controlling blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and having anti-bacterial properties.

	1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
	1/4 cup warm water
	3 cups all-purpose flour , divided
	3 cups white sugar , divided
	3 cups milk