Amish Friendship Bread And Starter Recipe

Discover the secret to the legendary Amish Friendship Bread! This recipe includes instructions for making the starter, ensuring a perfectly fluffy and delicious loaf every time. Share the joy of baking – pass the starter on to a friend and keep the tradition alive! This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for beginner bakers.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 615.9 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 3.8 (48 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Friendship Bread And Starter

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)

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How to Make Amish Friendship Bread And Starter

  1. In a large bowl, combine the starter, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of sugar. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the nuts and raisins (optional).
  6. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, slice and enjoy your delicious Amish Friendship Bread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

260g

Fat

19g

Carbs

33g

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