AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    2 loaves

  • Calories

    350 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD

Amish Friendship Bread is a unique bread that involves a 10-day sourdough-like starter process. The starter is shared between friends, creating a continuous cycle of baking and sharing. The resulting bread is sweet and delicious, and the process is a fun tradition.

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Ingredients

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Starter (Day 1)

  • active dry yeast 1 package
  • water warm, ¼ cup
  • all-purpose flour 1 cup
  • milk

Starter Feedings (Days 2-9)

  • all-purpose flour 1 cup per day
  • milk 1 cup per day
  • granulated sugar 1 cup per day

Bread (Day 10)

  • 1 cup starter
  • granulated sugar 1 cup
  • milk
  • vegetable oil or canola oil, ½ cup
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • all-purpose flour 2 cups
  • nuts optional additions, nuts chopped
  • dried fruit
  • cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Start the Starter (Day 1): Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine flour and milk in a non-metallic bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
  2. Feed the Starter (Days 2-9): Each day, add 1 cup each of flour, milk, and sugar to the starter. Stir well and cover loosely. Let stand at room temperature.
  3. Bake the Bread (Day 10): Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Combine starter, sugar, milk, oil, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add flour, stirring until combined. Stir in optional ingredients. Pour batter into pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

  • Starter Care: Store starter in a non-metallic container at room temperature. Feed daily. Divide every 10 days, keeping one portion and sharing the rest.
  • Sharing: Include instructions when sharing starter.
  • Flavor Customization: Experiment with additions like chocolate chips, spices, or extracts.
  • Storage: Store baked bread in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2loaves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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