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Amish Friendship Starter Recipe

Pass on the goodness! This beloved Amish Friendship Starter recipe, passed down through generations, is your gateway to creating countless delicious sourdough recipes. Easy to maintain, this starter will become your secret ingredient for amazing bread, pastries, and more. Learn how to cultivate this bubbly wonder and share the joy with friends!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 14405 mins
Calories 1038.9 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.9 (12 Reviews)
Amish Friendship Starter

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Ingredients for Amish Friendship Starter

  • 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (720ml) milk (any kind)

How to Make Amish Friendship Starter

  1. Day 1: In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, and 1 cup (240ml) milk (any kind).
  2. Stir well with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
  3. Loosely cover the bowl with a clean cloth or paper towel.
  4. Keep at room temperature (ideally 70-75°F/21-24°C).
  5. Day 2-4: Stir the mixture once a day with a clean wooden spoon.
  6. Day 5: Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, and 1 cup (240ml) milk. Stir well.
  7. Day 6-9: Stir the mixture once a day with a clean wooden spoon.
  8. Day 10: Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, and 1 cup (240ml) milk. Stir well.
  9. Day 11: Remove 3 cups of the starter mixture.
  10. Share 1 cup each with three friends to start their own starters!
  11. Retain the remaining starter for your own use.
  12. Ongoing Maintenance: Feed your starter every 5 days with 1 cup (200g) sugar, 1 cup (120g) flour, and 1 cup (240ml) milk. Store at room temperature.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

599g

Fat

21g

Carbs

76g

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