Amish friendship bread recipe

Amish Friendship Bread recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
The Amish friendship bread recipe is a cherished tradition passed down through generations of Amish communities. This sweet and tangy bread is made from a starter that is shared among friends, hence the name. The process of making this bread requires patience and dedication, as it involves a 10-day fermentation period. With its warm and comforting flavors, this Amish friendship bread is perfect for sharing with loved ones during special occasions or as a delightful treat any time.

Keywords: Amish friendship bread, tradition, starter, fermentation, sweet and tangy.

Amish friendship bread recipe details

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Ingredients – Starter:

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

Ingredients – Days 1 through 10:

Additional flour, sugar, and milk

Ingredients – Day 11:

1 cup oil

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding

1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

Starter: Place flour, sugar, and milk in a plastic zipper bag. Squeeze bag to combine ingredients. Bag should be placed on counter top; do not refrigerate.

Day 1 – Squeeze bag a few times.>Day 2 – Squeeze bag a few times.>Day 3 – Squeeze bag a few times.>Day 4 – Squeeze bag a few times.>Day 5 – Add 1 cup each of flour, sugar, and milk. Squeeze bag to combine ingredients.>Day 6 – Squeeze bag a few times.>Day 7 – Squeeze bag a few times.>Day 8 – Do nothing.>Day 9 – Add 1 cup each of flour, sugar, and milk. Squeeze bag to combine ingredients.>Day 10 – In three separate plastic zipper bags, put 1 cup of the batter mix. Give to friends with a copy of recipe. They should start recipe from day 1.

Day 11 – Put remaining batter in a glass or plastic bowl; do not use metal. Stir using wooden spoon; batter will be thick and lumpy. Add Day 11 ingredients. Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans about 1/2 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Note: if unable to do on 11, just stir and save for next day.