This has been on my list to make FOREVER, and I'm excited to share it with you today! If you're baking Amish Friendship Bread regularly, this bread pudding recipe is super simple and easy to make. I used the original cinnamon-sugar loaf, but you can turn almost any Amish Friendship Bread recipe into a delicious bread pudding. It looks and smells amazing when it comes out of the oven, and makes a great dessert centerpiece or weekend brunch treat. Bake it in a casserole dish or individual … [Read more...]
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Amish Friendship Bread (No Pudding / Pudding Free)
I often get asked, "Do I need to use pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread?" The short answer is no. The longer answer is in this FAQ here. The following Amish Friendship Bread recipe is the same as the original recipe, minus the pudding. Consider this your official "it's-okay-not-to-use-pudding" version, so if you're uncertain about excluding it, you no longer have to worry! The pudding/no pudding challenge If you're wondering if the pudding makes a difference, I recommend a test. … [Read more...]
FAQ – Why do I need to use instant pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread?
Why do I need to use instant pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread? One thing that throws people off when it comes to Amish Friendship Bread is the inclusion of instant pudding as one of the ingredients. Here are questions I get about using instant pudding in Amish Friendship Bread recipes: "I received my Amish Friendship Bread recipe years ago and it didn't have instant pudding listed in the ingredients. Do I really need it?""Instant pudding doesn't seem very Amish?""I don't use … [Read more...]
Butterscotch Instant Pudding
Use this homemade pudding recipe for any Amish Friendship Bread recipe that calls for butterscotch instant pudding. >> Have you tried this? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Instant Pudding
Vanilla Instant Pudding
Use this homemade vanilla pudding mix as a substitute for any Amish Friendship Bread recipe that calls for a box of instant pudding. … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Hummingbird Cake
We love adapting old favorites with one cup of Amish Friendship Bread Starter, and this Amish Friendship Bread Hummingbird Cake recipe is no exception. Baking with a starter is a lovely addition to most cake recipes because the result is often a dense, moist crumb. Not familiar with the hummingbird cakes? It was first noticed when Mrs. L.H. Wiggins sent her recipe to Southern Living in 1978. It is said to have originated in Jamaica where it was said to be "so sweet it attracted hummingbirds." … [Read more...]
Tutorial – How to Freeze Amish Friendship Bread, Cakes, Cookies, and Scones
One question I get asked often is how to freeze breads, cakes, cookies, or pretty much any recipe in our Recipe Box. Freezing is an excellent time-saver for busy bakers. It allows you to bake in bulk so you'll always have a treat on hand. How to Freeze Your Starter Before we begin, let me get this out of the way: yes, you can freeze your starter! Freezing excess (and well-fed) Amish Friendship Bread and sourdough starters preserves the active yeast. It puts the starter into a sort … [Read more...]
20 Fantastic Fall Amish Friendship Bread Recipes
Fall is here, and blissful relief is in the air. Maybe it's the combination of cool weather along with warm, spicy flavors like cardamom, cinnamon, or pumpkin. Maybe it's seasonal fruits like apples, cranberries, apricots, and a host of nutty nuts like walnut and pecan. Whatever it may be, we know that fall is full of promise, and we're here to celebrate with 20 terrific fall recipes. This round-up includes our favorite fall Amish Friendship Bread recipes, all in one place. Think Amish … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread
This Dark Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread was one of our first Friendship Bread Kitchen recipes back in 2009. It’s similar to our Double Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread and Triple Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread variations, but amps up the chocolate love with a twist: dark chocolate chips, dark chocolate cocoa, and 1 small box of chocolate fudge pudding. >> Have you tried this? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread (No Starter / Starter Free)
Love Amish Friendship Bread, but don’t love waiting 10 days to make it? I totally get it. Sometimes we just want to bake, well, RIGHT NOW. If you don't have a starter, don't have time to make a starter, or just want that warm, delicious cinnamon-sugar crunch in time for your morning coffee, this recipe is for you. ☕️ A search on the Internet will show a ton of alternatives, but which one tastes best? I’ve got your back. Which variation works best? I spent two mornings testing … [Read more...]
Easy Amish Friendship Bread Sourdough Dutch Baby
If you're looking for an easy dish to serve several people at once, something that can double as a side or dessert, even a meal, look no further. This recipe for Dutch babies, also known as German pancakes, is a great way to use up your sourdough starter or Amish Friendship Bread starter discard, and is super simple to make. First, some terminology. What are we making here exactly? German pancakes and Dutch babies are essentially the same thing, but the dish is said to have originated in … [Read more...]