**Amish Friendship Bread:** A Sweet and Shareable Treat
Amish friendship bread, also known as Friendship Bread or Pass-It-On Bread, is a sweet and slightly tangy quick bread that has been shared among friends and families for generations. This unique bread gets its name from the tradition of sharing the starter with friends, creating a chain of gift-giving and spreading love.
The Amish friendship bread batter is incredibly easy to make, requiring simple ingredients like flour, sugar, milk, and yeast. The magic lies in the starter, a fermented mixture of flour, sugar, and milk that gives the bread its characteristic flavor and texture.
This versatile bread can be baked into loaves or muffins, and there are endless possibilities for variations. The basic recipe can be enhanced with additions like fruits, nuts, spices, or chocolate chips. Some variations include the tangy Orange Amish Friendship Bread, the indulgent Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread, and the delightful Blueberry Amish Friendship Bread.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, Amish friendship bread is a delightful treat that's sure to impress your friends and family. Its easy preparation, delicious taste, and shareable nature make it a perfect choice for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, prepare the starter, and embark on a baking journey that's both rewarding and heartwarming.
NO STARTER (STARTER FREE) AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD
Can't wait 10 days to bake? Here's a no-starter/starter-free Amish Friendship Bread recipe that will remind you of all that cinnamon goodness without the wait.
Provided by Friendship Bread Kitchen
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C).
- In a large mixing bowl, add ingredients as listed.
- Grease two large loaf pans.
- Dust the greased pans with a mixture of ½ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Pour the batter evenly into loaf or cake pans and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on the top.
- Bake for one hour or until the bread loosens evenly from the sides and a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
- ENJOY!
AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD WITHOUT STARTER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease two 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pans; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, dry pudding mix, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix just until combined (do not over-mix).
- Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon topping. Sprinkle over the two loaves.
- Bake at 325°F for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 154 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g
AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD - NO STARTER
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
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.
AMISH FRIENDSHIP MUFFINS
Amish friendship bread gone smaller and with a topping makes these muffins a great choice
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- 1. 1 cup Amish friendship batter * 2 cups flour 3/4 cup oil 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla Stir Well. Add: 1 cup nuts, chopped OPTIONAL 1 cup apples, chopped 1 cup raisins, or 1 cup blueberries Mix Well. Put into muffin tins well greased if not using liners. Sprinkle with topping on each muffin and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until done.
- 2. TOPPING 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup margarine Mix well and sprinkle over tops of muffins before baking.
Tips:
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- You can use any type of muffin pan for this recipe, but a 12-cup muffin pan will give you the best results.
- If you don't have muffin liners, you can grease the muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
This Amish friendship bread recipe is a quick and easy way to make delicious muffins. With no starter required, you can have these muffins ready to enjoy in just over an hour. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy muffin recipe, give this Amish friendship bread recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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