Best 4 Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread Starter Recipes

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Indulge in the warm, comforting goodness of Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread Starter, a culinary treasure passed down through generations. This delightful bread, also known as Gooey Butter Cake, is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Its soft, fluffy interior is swirled with a delectable cinnamon sugar filling, creating a delightful contrast with the crispy, buttery crust.

But the Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread Starter is more than just a bread; it's a tradition, a symbol of friendship and community. This bread is often shared among friends and neighbors, a gesture of kindness and connection. With its easy-to-follow recipe and minimal ingredients, the Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread Starter is a perfect way to spread joy and warmth to those you care about.

In this comprehensive article, we'll guide you through the art of making the Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread Starter, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. We'll also share variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a delicious loaf of Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread and a heart filled with warmth and friendship.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER



Amish Friendship Bread Starter image

Make something special to share with a friend! This delicious starter can make a variety of breads. Do not use metal containers or utensils.

Provided by GINNY LEE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time P9DT40m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 cups white sugar, divided
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2 quart container glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle. Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
  • On days 2 through 4; stir starter with a spoon. Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Days 6 through 9; stir only.
  • Day 10; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with this recipe, and your favorite Amish Bread recipe. Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD I



Amish Friendship Bread I image

A sweet cinnamon bread that requires a batch of Amish Friendship Bread Starter. For variations, add your favorite fruits and/or nuts!

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time P9DT40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link)
⅔ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 (9x5 inch) loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Amish bread starter with oil, eggs, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well. Pour into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 89.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

AMISH CINNAMON BREAD (FRIENDSHIP BREAD)



Amish Cinnamon Bread (Friendship Bread) image

Amish Friendship Bread is a great bread for those special occasions. When you've made your bread, you can give your friends a sample and the starter that came from the original batter that helped to make the sample bread! Then your friends can make their own and pass it along to their friends. This is why the bread is called "friendship bread". It's time consuming, but it's worth it. Amish Friendship Bread is a starter bread. If you know someone with a starter, you are in luck. For those of you without access to a starter, I have placed the directions for the starter in step one. When passing the recipe on, be sure they realize that part of step one is not day one for them. Or you may want to eliminate the part of step one that does not pertain to them when passing on your starters.

Provided by Chef Spice

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P10DT1h

Yield 2 loaves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups milk
3 cups sugar
4 cups flour
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (6 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Day One: For those making the starter from scratch: combine 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour in a large zip lock bag and mush to mix ingredients. For those receiving the fermented batter in a gallon zip lock bag: Do nothing. Leave it to sit on the counter.
  • On days 2-4: Squeeze the bag several times during the day. (If air builds up in the bag, open the zip lock slightly and remove the air). I took mine to work, laid it on my desk, and to relieve stress squeezed the bag several times during the day. Ha ha ha!
  • On day 5: add 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup self-rising flour to the bag. Squeeze the bag several times during the day.
  • On days 6-8: Squeeze the bag several times during the day.(remove air).
  • On day 9: Add 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup self-rising flour into the bag. Close zip lock. Squeeze the bag several times during the day.
  • Day 10: Pour 1/2 cup "starter" in four (4) separate gallon zip lock bags. These starters replace the milk, flour, and sugar used to start the very first batch from scratch. Give the four bags to friends along with the steps on how to finish making their own starters and bread, or freeze the starters for future use if desired, just be sure that once you take a starter out of the freezer, you let it sit out one day before starting your steps.
  • In a large glass bowl add 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 cup of sugar, 3 eggs, 1 cup oil, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 large box (or 2 small boxes) of instant vanilla pudding, 1/2 cup of either raisins, nuts, chocolate chips or fruit (optional) or 1/4 cup of any two of these ingredients; mix well.
  • Spray well 2 large loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl or cup, mix 1 tsp cinnamon and 2 tbsp sugar. Sprinkle about 1/2 to 2/3 in loaf pans, reserving about 1/3 to 1/2 of the mix.
  • Pour batter into pans.
  • Sprinkle remaining cinnamon and sugar mix across the tops of the batter.(You may choose to sprinkle the remaining mix after baking the bread).
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
  • IMPORTANT NOTES:.
  • You may also make small loaves. If you do, bake at the same temperature, but for 25-30 minutes.
  • Do not use metal spoon or metal bowl for mixing.
  • Do not refrigerate at any time during the process. Keep on the counter.
  • If air builds up in the zip lock. Open the zipper slightly and squeeze the air out, being careful not to let any of the batter out. Quickly reseal.
  • It is normal for the batter to thicken and bubble during the time it sits on the counter. This is called the fermentation process.
  • You may replace the nuts or the raisins with chocolate chips or dried fruit (or fresh, not canned or frozen). Or you can eliminate them and just leave it plain. It's great any way you slice it. ;0).
  • Also, the bread will yield more than four serving. If you do the two large loafs, it will yield how ever large a slice you want it to be. So if sliced about the size of a normal slice of bread, one loaf could yield about 16-18 slices. The serving size listed came off the paper I got with the recipe. I'm not sure why they say four servings. Each of four servings would be 1/2 a loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1854.4, Fat 66.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 165.1, Sodium 759.1, Carbohydrate 294.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 189.8, Protein 23.7

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE - (5/5)



Amish Friendship Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Emcneil

Number Of Ingredients 22

Dough
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
2 cups flour
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons butter softened and reserved for later
extra flour as needed
Cinnamon Mixture
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup crushed nuts optional
Frosting
¼ cup butter softened
2 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the dough ingredients: starter, flour and milk. Set aside at room temperature for 10-12 hours, or overnight. Stir then add the remaining dough ingredients (excluding the butter) and mix well. Pour dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Knead until dough is no longer sticky, adding up to an additional cup of flour. Roll dough into a rectangular shape ½-inch in thickness. In a small bowl, combine together the ingredients for the cinnamon mixture. Lightly brush softened butter over the surface of the dough and sprinkle on the cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough and pinch to seal the seam. Cut into 1-inch slices. Place on a well-greased cookie sheet and let rest for 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350° F (176° C) oven for 30-35 minutes. In a medium-sized bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.

Tips:

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the starter is active before using it in the bread recipe. To check if the starter is active, stir it and see if it bubbles and smells yeasty.
  • If the starter is not active, you can revive it by feeding it with equal parts flour and water. Let the starter sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours, or until it is bubbly and smells yeasty.
  • The dough should be sticky, but not too wet. If the dough is too wet, add more flour. If the dough is too dry, add more water.
  • Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. This will help the bread rise properly.
  • Let the bread rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This will help the bread develop its full flavor.
  • Bake the bread at a moderate temperature (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until it is golden brown. This will help the bread cook evenly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread retain its moisture.

Conclusion:

Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. The bread is made with a starter, which gives it a unique flavor and texture. The bread is also very versatile and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings and fillings. Whether you are looking for a simple breakfast bread or a special treat for a party, Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread is sure to please everyone.

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