Best 7 Amish Friendship Bread Starter Recipes

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**Amish Friendship Bread Starter: A Journey Through Sweet, Tangy, and Fluffy Bread Making**

Indulge in the delightful world of Amish Friendship Bread, a culinary tradition that has been passed down through generations, bringing people together over the love of freshly baked bread. Discover the secrets behind this unique yeast-based starter, a living culture that promises a continuous supply of delicious bread. Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of recipes, offering a diverse range of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Amish Friendship Bread recipe, known for its soft and fluffy interior, to the delectable Cinnamon Swirl variation, bursting with warm spices and gooey cinnamon filling, there's a recipe for every palate. Dive into the tangy goodness of the Sourdough Amish Friendship Bread, a testament to the harmonious blend of sweet and sour flavors. For a delightful twist, explore the Chocolate Chip Amish Friendship Bread, where rich chocolate chips dance amidst a soft and tender crumb. Unlock the secrets of the Amish Friendship Bread Starter and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread, fostering friendship and shared moments of joy.

Here are our top 7 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

QUICK AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD OR MUFFINS (NO STARTER REQUIRED)



Quick Amish Friendship Bread or Muffins (No Starter Required) image

I love this bread and I had a craving for it, but didn't want to wait the month it took for the starter to be ready, so, I modified it a bit. It might not be quite as tasty as the original, but it's great if you want it in a hurry! I like to use butterscotch pudding for a different, but really nice flavor! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
3 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding (or flavor of your choice)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix "starter" ingredients together.
  • Mix oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla with the "starter".
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, vanilla pudding mix, and nuts.
  • Add to liquid mixture and stir thoroughly.
  • Pour into two large well-greased 9x5 inch loaf pans, one Bundt pan, or 48 muffin tins.
  • Bake at 325F for one hour or until done (muffins will take only 30-35 minutes) and enjoy!

SOURDOUGH PANCAKES (AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER)



Sourdough Pancakes (Amish Friendship Bread Starter) image

These are great pancakes made with Amish Friendship Bread Starter. I am always looking for new and creative ways to use my starter!!! These pancakes smell fabulous, and are a bit sweet with yeast flavors. I thought they were great with just butter on top. I sometimes add cinnamon or Apple Pie Spice and sub out apple butter for the oil. . .just an idea!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 12 pancakes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
1 cup amish starter
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil (may sub applesauce)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Beat the egg, then add in wet ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  • If batter seems too thick, add more milk 1 Tbsp at a time until desired consistency.
  • Preheat griddle pan to med-high, spray with non-stick cooking spray and pour batter onto griddle using 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
  • Once pancake looks set around the edges and a few bubbles are coming up thru the middle of the pancake, turn it over and cook another minute or two until done.
  • Serve hot with butter.

OATMEAL BRAN MUFFINS (AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER)



Oatmeal Bran Muffins (Amish Friendship Bread Starter) image

These are great low fat, healthy muffins that use Amish Friendship Bread Starter (yes, the gift that keeps on giving. . .I swear this stuff multiplies). Feel free to add nuts, raisins, cranberries, cinnamon, vanilla, etc. I make my starter with whole wheat flour, so I go ahead and use cake flour in this recipe to lighten it up a bit. I also use carrot baby food in place of the applesauce to healthify it a bit more :)

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 14 muffins, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup amish starter
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup applesauce (may sub pureed carrots or bananas)
1/2 cup natural bran
1/2 cup oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup splenda artificial sweetener
1 1/2 cups cake flour (may sub whole wheat flour but the muffins will be more tense)
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Beat together wet ingredients til just mixed.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed (batter should be a little lumpy).
  • Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD - NO STARTER



Amish Friendship Bread - No Starter image

We're big fans of Amish Friendship Bread and really liked this no starter version. This bread is made with pantry ingredients. It's got the texture of banana bread and it's filled with a nice cinnamon taste. Not overly sweet, it will be lovely with a cup of tea or coffee for an afternoon treat. It's an easy recipe kids can help...

Provided by Tara Grimshaw

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

STARTER
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c milk
3/4 c all-purpose flour
BREAD
1 c oil
1/2 c milk
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding, 5.1 oz
1 c finely chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325. Combine all "starter" ingredients in mixing bowl; mix.
  • 2. Add in oil, milk, vanilla, and eggs.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, pudding mix, and (optional) nuts.
  • 4. Add to the liquid mixture and stir well.
  • 5. Pour into Bundt pan, muffin pan (makes approx 48) or 2 greased 9x5 in. loaf pans.
  • 6. Bake at 325 for 1 hour for loaf or Bundt pan (30 minutes for muffins) or until cooked thoroughly.

YEAST-AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD RECIPE AND STARTER



Yeast-Amish Friendship Bread Recipe and Starter image

This Recipe with starter calls for Yeast...between the 2 recipes you can choose with or with out yeast...They are both great and similar except for Yeast and amounts are different....I hope your choice pleases you, your family and friends.............

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

STARTER
1 pkg active, dry yeast
1/4 c water, warm (110*)
1 c flour
1 c sugar
1 c milk, warm (110*)
YEAST BREAD AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD RECIPE
2/3 c cooking oil
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon, ground (to 1 1/2 tsp)
1 c sugar
2 c flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Makes two loaves of Amish Friendship Bread. This is the Amish Friendship Bread Starter Recipe that you?ll need to make the Amish Friendship Bread (above). It is very important to use plastic or wooden utensils and plastic or glass containers when making this. Do not use metal at all!
  • 2. Directions: 1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water for about 10 minutes. Stir well. 2. In a 2 quart glass or plastic container, combine 1 cup sifted flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or the flour will get lumpy when you add the milk. 3. Slowly stir in warm milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Loosely cover the mixture with a lid or plastic wrap. The mixture will get bubbly. Consider this Day 1 of the cycle, or the day you receive the starter. For the next 10 days handle starter according to the instructions above for Amish Friendship Bread.
  • 3. Day 1 - receive the starter (the recipe for the starter is below) Day 2 - stir Day 3 - stir Day 4 - stir Day 5 - Add 1 cup each flour, sugar and milk. Day 6 - stir Day 7 - stir Day 8 - stir Day 9 - stir
  • 4. Day 10 - Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Divide into 4 containers, with 1 cup each for three of your friends and 1 cup for your own loaves. Give friends the instructions for Day 1 through Day 10 and the following recipe for baking the bread. After removing the 3 cups of batter, combine the remaining cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter with the following ingredients in a large bowl:
  • 5. Using a fork beat by hand until well blended. You can add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup nuts (optional). Grease two loaf pans with butter, sprinkle with sugar instead of flour. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour (individual oven temperatures vary). Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER



Amish Friendship Bread Starter image

This is the starter for the bread. It takes 10 days to make. The bread is 10 days after that. It is a long endever but a wonderful tasteing bread

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
3 c all-purpose flour, divided
3 c white sugar, divided
3 c milk, divided

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. On days 2 thru 4; stir starter with a spoon. Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Days 6 thru 9; stir only.
  • 3. 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).
  • 4. Footnotes Once you have made the starter, you will consider it Day One, and thus ignore step 1 in this recipe and proceed with step 2. You can also freeze this starter in 1 cup measures for later use. Frozen starter will take at least 3 hours at room temperature to thaw before using.
  • 5. Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers.

Tips:

  • Use warm water for the starter: The ideal temperature for the starter is between 100°F and 110°F. This will help the yeast to activate and grow quickly.
  • Feed the starter regularly: The starter needs to be fed every 12-24 hours. This will keep the yeast active and prevent it from dying.
  • Store the starter in a warm place: The starter should be stored in a warm place, such as a kitchen counter or a warm oven. This will help the yeast to grow and thrive.
  • Don't overmix the starter: Overmixing the starter can damage the yeast cells and prevent the starter from rising properly.
  • Be patient: It takes time for the starter to develop and mature. Don't be discouraged if it doesn't look or smell perfect right away. Just keep feeding it and caring for it, and it will eventually be ready to use.

Conclusion:

Amish friendship bread starter is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of breads, rolls, and other baked goods. It's easy to make and maintain, and it's a great way to share the gift of homemade bread with friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new baking project, give Amish friendship bread starter a try. You won't be disappointed.

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