Best 8 Yeast Amish Friendship Bread Recipe And Starter Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make yeast Amish friendship bread recipe? Our user-friendly guide will assist you in creating your very own loaf of this delightful bread. This recipe is a special treat that will impress your family and friends with its light and fluffy texture. With a unique combination of ingredients, including active dry yeast, warm milk, sugar, and flour, you will easily be able to craft this tasty bread at home. Whether you are new to baking or a seasoned pro, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the necessary information to ensure success. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey as you bring the warmth and flavor of Amish friendship bread to your kitchen.

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AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD AND STARTER



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Many recipes have been posted for the Amish bread, but none have included the starter, so I thought I'd send this along. Happy baking! Amish Friendship Bread and Starter

Provided by gowiththefro

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 16-18 squares

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups sugar, divided
3 cups milk, divided
3 cups flour, divided
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
3 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup chopped nuts
1 tablespoon cinnamon, combined with
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place ONE cup each sugar, milk, and flour in large glass or plastic bowl.
  • Cover lightly with plastic wrap and set on your counter at room temperature. Stir with a wooden spoon everyday for 17 days.
  • On day 18 do nothing.
  • On days 19, 20, and 21, stir.
  • On day 22, add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and 1 cup flour, and stir again.
  • On days 23, 24, 25, and 26 stir.
  • On day 27, add 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup sugar and stir.
  • It's now ready to use to make the bread.
  • Give away two cups of the starter to two friends, use one to make the bread, and keep one to keep the starter going. When you give away a cup of the starter, give these directions for keeping it going: Do not refrigerate; Do not use metal spoon or metal bowl; Do not cover tightly, cover loosely with plastic wrap.
  • AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD: Mix oil, eggs, and vanilla with the starter mix.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, vanilla pudding mix, and nuts.
  • Add to liquid mixture and stir thoroughly.
  • Pour into two large well-greased 9x5 inch loaf pans, or one Bundt pan, that have been sprinkled with a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and flour.
  • Sprinkle more cinnamon and sugar on the tops of the unbaked loaves (or cake). Bake at 325F for one hour or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.9, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 374.9, Carbohydrate 100, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 65.2, Protein 8.5

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

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 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 1965



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Friendship Starter Ingredients; Note: if you recieved a cup of starer from a friend..and have this on hand..you either bake the bread now...OR you can proceed at day 2..3..4.. instructions...(the complete recipe for the starter is below..)

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf bread, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups warm water
1/4 ounce active dry yeast
2 cups whole milk
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (5 minutes)
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preparing starter; Day 1-- In a glass bowl add the first three ingredients, flour water and yeast.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Leave on counter uncovered-- do not refrigerate.
  • Day 2 3, and 4-- just stir real well each day with wooden spoon.
  • Day 5-- stir in and add 1 cup milk 1 cup flour, and one cup sugar.
  • this is called feeding the starter.
  • Day 6-- 7-- 8-- just stir well with wooden spoon.
  • Day 9-- stir well adding again 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup sugar.
  • Day 10-- 11-- just stir well.
  • Day 12-- ladle out one cup of starter into glass jars with lids-- should have four one cup jars.
  • Keep one jar and make a bread now.
  • Give the other two jars to friends to make a bread also.
  • THE FOURTH JAR keep for another time to use-- for yourself, replenishing as a starter.
  • To this fourth jar for yourself Add 1 teaspoon sugar and the REFRIGERATE>> The sugar added here will keep it alive and feed the yeast.
  • Date the jar.
  • Every 10 days, Remove the starer and transfer it to a bowl.
  • Now feed it the regular combination of 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour, stirring well.
  • LEAVE on counter uncovered for 2 days, then either bake it or give it away again keeping some for yourself.
  • Making your cinnamon bread; Combine all the topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
  • In a large bowl beat together 1 cup starter eggs, and vegetable oil.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients and mix.
  • Pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Sprinkle with half the topping ingredeints.
  • Cover with the remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle all the remaining topping mixture over.
  • Bake 35 minutes-- to 40 minutes, until golden and tester comes away just a crumbs or two clinging.

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

HERMAN STARTER -- FOR AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD



Herman Starter -- for Amish Friendship Bread image

The starters I found here aren't the same as mine, and I keep losing it, so I'm putting it here for easy reference

Provided by nonnie4sj

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time P10DT25m

Yield 4 cups starter

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 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 thru 4; stir starter with a spoon.
  • Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk.
  • Days 6 thru 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 1044.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 94.4, Carbohydrate 230.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 149.9, Protein 16.4

Tips:

  • Use warm water: Yeast thrives in warm environments, so make sure the water you use to activate the yeast is between 105°F and 115°F (40°C and 46°C). If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast; if it's too cold, the yeast will not activate properly.
  • Proof the yeast: Before adding the yeast to the dough, proof it by dissolving it in a small amount of warm water with a pinch of sugar. This will help to ensure that the yeast is active and ready to use.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough is an important step that helps to develop the gluten in the flour. This makes the dough more elastic and easier to work with. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise: After kneading, let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature of the room.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature: Baking the bread at a high temperature will help to create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

Amish Friendship Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a loaf of Amish Friendship Bread that will warm your heart and fill your home with the aroma of fresh-baked bread.

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