Best 4 Amish Sourdough Breadstarter Recipes
In the realm of breadmaking, Amish sourdough bread stands as a testament to the enduring traditions of a close-knit community. This delectable bread, deeply rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, is renowned for its tangy flavor, chewy texture, and long shelf life. The secret behind its unique characteristics lies in the sourdough starter, a fermented mixture of flour and water that imparts a distinctive sour tang and acts as a natural leavening agent. This detailed guide takes you through the process of creating your own Amish sourdough bread starter, a journey that unlocks the gateway to a world of delicious baked goods. Once your starter is ready, you'll discover a collection of tempting recipes that showcase the versatility of this culinary treasure. From classic sourdough loaves and dinner rolls to hearty sandwich breads and even sourdough pancakes, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of the culinary delights that await you.
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AMISH SOURDOUGH BREAD
Steps:
- 1. 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 tsp salt 1 - 1/2 cups warm water 1 cup Amish friendship batter 6 cups bread flour or regular flour. (I use regular flour) Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Oil bottom & sides of large bowl & put bread dough in. Let stand overnight at room temperature. In morning, punch dough down 4-5 times and divide into 3 equal balls. Kneed each ball 8-10 times and put into 3 greased and floured loaf pans. Brush tops with oil and cover with oiled foil. Let stand 4-5 hours or all day. (If dough has not risen well, put small pan of water on bottom rack in oven, heat to 200 degrees, turn off oven. Put dough on top rack for 1-2 hours.) Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. (Cover with foil after lightly browned.)
AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER
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
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 SOURDOUGH BREAD/STARTER
Found this recipe in my mother's recipe box. I don't remember her ever making it, but I have and it makes gorgeous bread! Starter takes 10 days to ferment, but after this you can make bread anytime you want! Traditionally, starter is given to friends and family in 1 cup increments, after the 10 days. You can also freeze 1 cup in zip lock bags for future use. I know it sounds like a lot of sweetener, but the yeast needs this sugar to feed itself, bread will not be sweet. Starter can be used for many other breads, such as doughnuts, cinnamon buns, etc. Follow recipe using 1 pkg yeast and 1 cup of starter. Prep time doesn't count 10 days to prepare starter. Nutrition Information is for total ingredients so won't be accurate.
Provided by manushag
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For starter, dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix with 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar or honey and 1 cup milk (lowfat or 2% milk is OK). This is day 1 of 10 day prep. Use a plastic or glass container.
- Leave starter on the counter covered, and stir daily.
- On the 5th day, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar or honey (or combination) and 1 cup milk. This is called 'feeding' the starter.
- Continue to stir daily. On the 10th day, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar or honey and 1 cup milk. Starter can now be divided and given away or frozen. I usually wait a day to bake after feeding starter.
- If you are not baking the next day, you can refrigerate starter, but bring to room temperature on baking day, or the night before, if frozen.
- If you receive a cup of starter as a gift, feed immediately and wait a day before baking, to give starter a chance to ferment, at room temperature.
- To bake: Place 1 cup of starter in bowl of mixer. Put mixer on slow speed using a dough hook, and add all ingredients. All ingredients should be room temperature.
- Add 2-1/4 tsps. yeast, 1 cup water, 1 cup milk, 2 tbls honey, 1/4 cup oil, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 eggs, 2 tsps. salt, approximately 6-7 cups white flour. You can add more whole wheat and less white, as preferred.
- Knead dough for 10 minute in mixer. Dough should be slightly sticky, but smooth and shiny and should mostly all be on the dough hook when done.
- Remove dough from mixer bowl to a floured board and knead by hand two minutes, shaping into a large ball. Oil inside of mixer bowl.
- Place dough back into bowl, swirl around in oil, and turn over so all sides are oiled. Press down, cover with a clean towel and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Punch down and divide into two loaves. At this point, 1 ball can be made into 12-14 rolls. Divide into even balls, (if you have a scale, about 2-1/2 oz. each) place on greased cookie sheet, pressing down to a flat disc. Brush tops with beaten egg white mixed with 1 tbl water and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.
- Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour, or until double in size.
- Preheat oven to 375° and bake rolls for 15-20 minutes, until browned.
- For loaf of bread flatten 1/2 of dough into a rectangle, to remove bubbles and roll up to a log. Roll two sides under and place log seam side down in greased loaf pan. Brush top with egg white and sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove from pan and thump bottom of loaf. It should sound hollow when done.
- You can bake 1/2 of dough and shape other half into a loaf, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. When you are ready to bake, remove from wrap and place in greased loaf pan. Cover and allow to defrost and rise in a warm spot. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with seeds. Bake as usual.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 21.2, Protein 6.2
SOURDOUGH FRENCH BREAD - ABM (AMISH BREAD STARTER)
This is a great way to easily make some REAL bread with your Amish Bread starter. So tasty!!! I came up with this recipe through trial and error (lots of error before success). This bread is light and yummy, yet sturdy enough to cut nice slices. It's a tad bit sweet from the starter and is great for a PBJ, chicken salad sandwich, french toast, or simply toast with butter as a snack. Love it. This makes a 2 lb loaf; I tried to make smaller loaves, but never got it right!
Provided by januarybride
Categories Sourdough Breads
Time 3h35m
Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place in bread maker in the order suggested by your ABM manufacturer (mine is a "Corner Bakery" and it is supposed to go in as written above.
- Cook on French Bread Setting on Light crust for best results.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 467.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- Use a sourdough starter that is active and bubbly. If your starter is not active, it will not be able to leaven the bread properly.
- Make sure the water is warm, but not hot. Hot water will kill the yeast in the starter.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the dough, which will give the bread a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven until it is golden brown. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the loaf.
Conclusion:
Amish sourdough bread is a delicious and hearty bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a new bread recipe to try, be sure to give Amish sourdough bread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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