Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 11
Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter to share with friends
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Prep

20 min

Cook

N/A

Ready In

16-20 hours

Level

Difficult

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Ingredients

1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup low-fat milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
N/A
Calories
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Sugar
N/A
Fat
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Amish Friendship Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down for generations, often shared with friends and loved ones as a unique bonding experience. This Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter is a twist on the original recipe, using low-fat milk and whole wheat flour for added nutrition. By continuing to share the starter with friends and family, it can create a special tradition that is passed down for years to come. Once the bread is made, it can be enjoyed plain or with toppings such as butter or jam.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1 cup of white sugar and mix well.
3.Slowly add in the low-fat milk and stir until well combined.
4.In another mixing bowl, combine the white whole wheat flour, 1 cup of white sugar, 1 cup of low-fat milk, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour and mix well.
5.Add the dissolved yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
6.Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about 8-10 hours at room temperature.
7.Once the mixture has fermented, stir it and then pour 1 cup each of sugar, milk, and flour into the bowl. Mix well.
8.Cover the bowl again and let it rest for another 8-10 hours in a warm place.
9.After this, you can divide the mixture into four equal parts and keep one for yourself, giving the others to friends with instructions on how to continue the process.

PROS

This bread starter can be shared with friends and creates a unique bonding experience with loved ones.

It is also a healthier version of the original recipe, using low-fat milk and whole wheat flour.

CONS

The bread starter takes a while to ferment and rest, so it requires some patience and planning ahead.

The end product, while delicious, can also be high in sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread starter is a great way to bond with friends and family, as the tradition involves sharing and passing down the starter over time.
The use of whole wheat flour can also provide additional fiber and nutrients when used to make the final bread.
However, the high sugar content should be consumed in moderation.

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