Best 7 Amish Friendship Bread Miscellaneous Variations Recipes

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Amish friendship bread is a unique and delicious quick bread that is passed from friend to friend. It is made with a simple combination of flour, sugar, milk, and yeast, and can be flavored with a variety of ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and spices. This versatile bread can be baked in a variety of ways, including in a loaf pan, muffin tins, or even in a slow cooker. With its easy-to-follow recipe and endless possibilities for variations, Amish friendship bread is a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD + 6 VARIATIONS RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by á-48655

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 10 day old starter
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups flour
1-2 boxes Jell-O instant pudding (any flavor)
Optional: 1 cup nuts and 1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325F 2. Grease two large loaf pans 3. In a bowl, mix an additional ½ cup sugar and 1 ½ tsp cinnamon 4. Dust the greased pans with sugar/cinnamon mixture 5. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and sprinkle the remaining mixture on the top 6. 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. To make muffins instead of loaves, reduce baking time to 20-25 min. Fill loaf pans or muffin tins one-half to two-thirds full (if you have an eager new starter, I'd recommend only filling to one-half). Banana Nut Friendship Bread 2 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed 1-2 boxes Jell-O instant banana-cream pudding 1 cup walnuts, chopped Butterscotch Friendship Bread 1-2 boxes Jell-o instant butterscotch pudding 1 cup butterscotch baking chips Double Chocolate Friendship Bread 1-2 boxes Jell-O instant chocolate fudge pudding 1/4 cup cocoa 1 cup chocolate chips Omit cinnamon Lemon Poppy-Seed Friendship Bread Replace vanilla extract with lemon extract 1-2 boxes Jell-O instant lemon pudding 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 tsp lemon zest Pineapple Macadamia Nut Friendship Bread Reduce oil to 1/2 cup 8oz can of crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup applesauce 1 tsp lemon zest 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped 2 tbsp shredded coconut - topping Pistachio Cherry Friendship Bread 1-2 boxes Jell-O instant pistachio pudding 1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (do not mix in batter but line bottom of prepared pan with cherries before pouring batter) Omit cinnamon Pumpkin Cranberry Friendship Bread 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp ginger powder 1 cup dried cranberries, loosely chopped 1 cup walnuts, chopped Zucchini Amish Friendship Bread Reduce oil to 1/2 cup 2 cups unpeeled zucchini, shredded squeeze to remove excess liquid 1 tsp nutmeg 1 cup pecans, chopped

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD AND STARTER



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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

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.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD MISCELLANEOUS VARIATIONS



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These have such puddings as caramel, cheesecake, pistachio and jello's such as orange and strawberry. With additions like apples, chocolate chips, macadamia nuts, molasses,dates, pecans, pineapple, coconut, mandarin oranges, chopped nuts, white raisins, strawberries, marachino cherries, blueberries, raspberries, candied fruit, walnuts, almonds and gingerbread spices.

Provided by Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Categories     Savory Breads

Number Of Ingredients 1

- ingredients below

Steps:

  • Miscellaneous Variations Apple caramel bread ~ make Friendship Bread with dried apples and caramel instant pudding (makes it like caramel apples). ~~~or~~~ Last night I tried 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, 3/4 cup macadamia nuts and used cheesecake pudding. Delicious!!! ~~~or~~~ Substitute 2 tablespoons molasses for equal amount of sugar and add spices to make gingerbread. ~~~or~~~ throw in a box of chopped dates and a cup of chopped pecans. Then, instead of using two loaf pans, I bake it in a bundt pan. ~~~~or~~~ add 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple, 1 cup shredded coconut and pistachio pudding (instead of vanilla). Very yummy. ~~~or~~~ Great bread (cake) !!!! My neighbor gave me a starter before leaving for vacation... I've gained 5 lbs. but it's worth every bite. I used 1/2 cup nuts and 1/2 cup white raisins; to die for. ~~~or~~~ use 1 small box of orange jello, 1 c. drained mandarin oranges ~~~or~~~ use 1 small box of strawberry jello, 1 c. thawed strawberries. These are very good and I get raving reviews about them . ~~~or~~~ Use Cheesecake pudding instead of vanilla pudding and add chopped maraschino cherries (about 6 with some juice). This tastes great and looks very festive. ~~~or~~~ " butter pecan bread~ omit vanilla pudding and add butter pecan pudding and 1 cup pecans ~~~or~~~ Blue/raspberry bread add 1/2 cup Blueberries and 1/2 cup raspberries ~~~or~~~ add candied fruit mix and walnuts and almonds. The result was a tasty fruitcake."

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD



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You need a cup of live yeast starter for this. There are good sourdough starter recipes on Zaar. Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers. For more variations to the original bread recipe, see www.armchair.com/recipe/amish/amshvar2.html or www.armchair.com/recipe/amish/amishvar.html

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P10DT1h

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup amish starter or 1 cup sourdough starter
3 cups flour (divided)
3 cups sugar (divided)
3 cups milk (divided)
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Day 1: Do nothing with the starter.
  • Days 2-5: Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Day 6: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Days 7-9: Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Day 10: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Stir. Take out 3 cups and place 1 cup each into three separate plastic containers. Give one cup and a copy of this recipe to three friends.
  • To the balance (a little over one cup) of the batter, add the ingredients from "For the Last Day of the Starter" and mix well.
  • Mix the ingredients "To Make 2 Loaves of Bread" and add to wet ingredients.
  • Mix and pour into two well greased and sugared bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 298.8, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 47.2, Protein 6.8

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD I



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A sweet cinnamon bread that requires a batch of Amish Friendship Bread Starter. For variations, add your favorite fruits and/or nuts!

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time P9DT40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link)
⅔ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 (9x5 inch) loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Amish bread starter with oil, eggs, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well. Pour into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 89.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD



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A classic bread that's made to be shared, gift bags of starter to friends and family so they can spread the love.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
1 cup warm cultured buttermilk
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups cultured buttermilk
1 cup (1 bag) Starter
3 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cultured buttermilk
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 box (6-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THE STARTER: In medium bowl, stir together yeast and warm water until yeast is dissolved. Add buttermilk. Beat in 1 cup flour and 1 cup granulated sugar. Pour mixture into 1-gallon zipper-topped bag; seal bag. Place in cool, dry location for at least 8 hours or up to 10 hours.
  • Place starter in refrigerator and store there for Days 2 through 10. Consider this (or the day you receive the starter) as Day 1 of the cycle.
  • DIRECTIONS TO ACCOMPANY A STARTER BAG: Day 1: Do nothing. Day 2: Mash bag. Day 3: Mash bag. Day 4: Mash bag. Day 5: Mash bag. Day 6: To bag, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup cultured buttermilk; seal bag and mash until mixed. Day 7: Mash bag. Day 8: Mash bag. Day 9: Mash bag. Day 10: Follow directions below: Pour entire bag into nonmetal bowl. Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup cultured buttermilk. Measure out 1 cup of Starter into each of 4 (1-gallon) zipper-topped bags. Keep 1 bag for yourself, and give other bags to 3 friends along with recipe.
  • DIRECTIONS TO MAKE TWO LOAVES OF BREAD: Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat contents of 1 bag of Starter, the eggs, butter, buttermilk, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, flour, and pudding mix with whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  • Scoop 1 cup batter into small bowl. Add cinnamon; beat with whisk until cinnamon is well mixed into batter. Spoon dollops of cinnamon batter back into large bowl with vanilla batter. With fork, gently swirl vanilla and cinnamon batters together. Don't over mix! Two or three swirls should be enough! Pour batter into pans. Sprinkle top of each loaf with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until bread springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool until bread loosens from sides of pan. Turn breads out onto serving dish or cutting board. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will always yield the best results. This is especially important for the milk, eggs, and butter, as these ingredients can quickly go bad.
  • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. This will help them to combine more easily and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread in a greased and floured loaf pan. This will help to prevent the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Amish Friendship Bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great gift for friends and family, and it is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this delicious bread at home. So what are you waiting for? Give Amish Friendship Bread a try today!

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