Best 5 Yeast Amish Friendship Bread Recipe And Starter Recipes

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**Amish Friendship Bread Recipe and Starter: A Journey Through Sweetness and Tradition**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Amish Friendship Bread Recipe and Starter. This cherished tradition, passed down through generations of Amish families, yields a sweet and fluffy bread that is sure to warm hearts and satisfy taste buds. Discover the magic of this unique recipe, which includes a special starter that adds a delightful tang and depth of flavor to the bread. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this guide will lead you through the process of making this delectable treat, from nurturing the starter to baking the perfect loaf.

**Additional Amish Friendship Bread Recipes:**

1. **Amish Friendship Bread with Chocolate Chips:** Indulge in a chocolate lover's paradise with this variation that incorporates rich, decadent chocolate chips into the classic recipe.

2. **Amish Friendship Bread with Nuts:** Enhance the bread's texture and flavor with a medley of crunchy nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds.

3. **Amish Friendship Bread with Dried Fruits:** Add a touch of sweetness and chewy texture with dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, or cherries.

4. **Amish Friendship Bread with Lemon Glaze:** Elevate the bread's taste with a tangy and refreshing lemon glaze, providing a delightful balance of flavors.

5. **Amish Friendship Bread with Cinnamon Swirl:** Create a delightful twist on the traditional recipe by incorporating a sweet and aromatic cinnamon swirl.

With these diverse recipes, you can explore the versatility of Amish Friendship Bread and create a loaf that suits your unique taste preferences. Whether you prefer the classic flavor or crave something more adventurous, these variations offer endless opportunities for culinary exploration.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER



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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

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



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This delicious recipe is courtesy of Mary Bodor. Note: Do not use metal cooking utensils, bowls, or baking pans with this recipe, since they will interfere with the fermenting process.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 2 loaves and 3 starters

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups all-purpose flour
4 3/4 cups sugar
3 1/2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/2 cup applesauce
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare starter: Place 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and knead mixture until well combined. Let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • For the next 4 days, continue kneading mixture once a day; keep at room temperature. On the sixth day add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk to bag. Seal and knead to combine; let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • For the next 3 days, knead mixture twice a day. On the 10th day, transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk; mix until well combined. Measure 1 cup of the mixture into each of 3 resealable plastic bags. Seal plastic bags and give each bag of starter mixture to a friend to make their own friendship bread.
  • To make bread: Preheat oven to 330 degrees. Add oil to bowl with remaining starter mixture along with eggs, remaining 1/2 cup milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, mix together remaining 2 cups flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, baking soda, pudding, and nuts, if desired. Add dry ingredients to starter mixture and stir until well combined. Divide batter evenly between two 8-by-4-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
  • In a small bowl, mix together remaining 3/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter. Transfer to oven and bake for 1 hour. Let cool 15 minutes before removing from the pan.

EASY FRIENDSHIP BREAD (AMISH BREAD) STARTER



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This bread didn't originate from the Amish, but it's amazing nonetheless! Mix all ingredients together in a gallon-size ziploc bag.

Provided by RedheadAblaze

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 slices, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 cup oil (or 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup applesauce)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in small amount of warm water.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a gallon-size ziploc bag. This is day one.
  • Day 1 - Do nothing (This is the day you receive your starter, see date on your bag.).
  • Day 2 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 3 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 4 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 5 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 6 - Add to the bag: 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk - Mush the bag.
  • Day 7 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 8 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 9 - Mush the bag.
  • Day 10 - Follow the instructions below:.
  • Pour entire contents of the bag into a large non-metal bowl.
  • For 4 starters: Add 1-1/2 cups flour, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 cups milk.
  • For 1 starter: Add ½ cup flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ milk (Tip: Starter will form lumps - add flour and sugar only and stir until smooth then add milk gradually (it will take a lot of stirring.).
  • Label four (or one), one-gallon Ziploc bags with "Day 1" and the date. Fill each of these bags with one cup of the mixture. These are starters for you to pass onto your friends and/or co-workers. If you'd like, you may keep one for yourself. Note: If you keep a starter bag for yourself, you will be baking bread every 10th day. If you don't keep one for yourself, you will have to wait until you receive another starter bag from a friend, as the Amish are the only ones who know how to create a starter. After filling the bags, there will be 1-1/2 cups of batter remaining.
  • Preheat the oven to 325'.
  • To the remaining batter add 3 eggs, 1-1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup oil (or ½ oil & ½ applesauce), ½ tsp baking soda, ½ cup milk, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, ½ tsp salt, 1 large box vanilla instant pudding, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup raisins (optional), 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
  • Note: It is easier to mix if you combine the dry ingredients (except for sugar and pudding) in another bowl then add it slowly to the batter.
  • Grease bottom and sides of 2 large loaf pans or spray with Pam. Mix ½ cup sugar and 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Dust the insides of each of the pans with half of the mixture, making sure to cover the bottom and sides well.
  • Pour batter evenly into the 2 pans and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture over top of the batter.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour (until toothpick comes out clean.) Cool until the bread loosens from the pan easily. Turn onto serving dish. May be served warm or cold. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1340.7, Fat 45.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 570.4, Carbohydrate 220.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 155.8, Protein 16.5

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD AND STARTER



Amish Friendship Bread and Starter image

This Amish Friendship bread and starter is great for the Holidays especially when your not sure what to get a friend as a gift.

Provided by Johnskis Kitchen

Categories     Breads

Time P10DT1h

Yield 1 loaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2 1/2 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup oil
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
1 (6 ounce) box vanilla pudding mix or 2 (3 ounce) boxes vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Starter:.
  • Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of the warm water. Stir in remaining warm water, flour and sugar, beat until smooth. Place in a glass bowl on the countertop and do not refrigerate. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • After the starter has fermented for 10 days, you're ready to begin the next 10 days.
  • Make sure you don't miss a day! Mixture might become bubbly, and that's okay.
  • Day 1: Begin or receive starter.
  • Day 2: Stir.
  • Day 3: Stir.
  • Day 4: Stir.
  • Day 5: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk.
  • Day 6: Stir.
  • Day 7: Stir.
  • Day 8: Do nothing.
  • Day 9: Do nothing.
  • Day 10: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk.
  • Bread:.
  • After all 10 days are completed, put 1 cup of the starter in four separate containers.
  • Give three to your friends and keep one for yourself to bake with later. You can give the starters in Ziplock bags, but make sure your friends "burp" the bag each day to keep excess air out.
  • When you give the starter to them, they're ready to begin the Day 1 instructions immediately.
  • Next, when you're ready to bake the bread, add the Bread ingredients to 1 cup of the starter.
  • Add and beat the bread ingredients by hand until well blended. If desired, add one cup raisins, nuts or chocolate chips.
  • Grease two loaf pans and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Variations:.
  • If you'd like to try a different recipe, replace the cinnamon and vanilla pudding with one of the following: poppy seeds and lemon pudding, chocolate pudding and mini chocolate chips or banana pudding and chopped walnuts.
  • Enjoy!
  • Johnski.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1418.1, Fat 60.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 765.4, Carbohydrate 197.1, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 87.1, Protein 25

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh, room-temperature ingredients for the best results.
  • Proof the yeast in warm water with a little sugar before adding it to the dough. This will help ensure that it is active and will help the bread rise properly.
  • Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. This will help develop the gluten in the flour and make the bread more chewy.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to work and produce carbon dioxide, which will create air pockets in the bread and make it light and fluffy.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until it is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Amish Friendship Bread is a fun and easy recipe that is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and delicious taste, it's a great bread to make for any occasion. Be sure to share it with your friends and family, and enjoy!

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