Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

This delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread recipe is a delicious twist on a classic! Tangy lemon, crunchy poppy seeds, and a subtly sweet Amish starter combine for a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). This easy-to-follow recipe is a great way to use your Amish starter and create a beautiful, golden-brown bread that's bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 155.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.4 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread

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How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup poppy seeds, and 1 package (3.9 oz) lemon instant pudding mix.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup Amish starter, 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup applesauce, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ½ cup vegetable oil.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

4g

Carbs

8g

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