Looking for something to bake, but trying to cut out sugar? We've got you covered. This sweet, low-sugar Amish Friendship Bread uses sugar-free ingredients to yield a moist, cheesecake texture without the sugar overload. Sugar-free vanilla instant pudding can also be used in this recipe; however, the cheesecake flavor seems to produce a more moist bread. >> Have you tried this? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it … [Read more...]
Clotted Cream
This is a quick and easy clotted cream recipe by Kitchen Friend Stacey Doyle. Pair it with these Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Amish Friendship Bread Scones. >> Have you tried this recipe? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you! … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Amish Friendship Bread Scones
You'll love how fresh blueberries and lemon zest pair with ricotta cheese for the perfect crumb on these Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Amish Friendship Bread Scones. Today I'm super excited to feature a recipe by Kitchen Friend Stacey Doyle, who also contributed this wonderful Pistachio Cardamom Amish Friendship Bread variation to the Recipe Box. I love using 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter to make scones, because you get a sweet and tangy hit plus a lovely rise. Stacey … [Read more...]
Earl Grey Tea Glaze
This is one of those glaze recipes that's a definite keeper. It's super adaptable ... steep any tea in warm milk and voilà! A subtle, fragrant glaze that will keep you coming back for more. If using this glaze with a recipe, consider steeping the milk in the recipe with the tea as well. In this case, the milk is portioned from the Earl Grey Amish Friendship Bread Tea Cake recipe--if using the reserved ½ cup steeped milk from the recipe, you can go straight to adding confectioner's … [Read more...]
Basic White Amish Friendship Bread
A light, white and airy sourdough Amish Friendship Bread variation that's perfect for sandwiches and French toast. I love it when members of the Friendship Bread Kitchen community submit Amish Friendship Bread recipes that have been created and tested in their own homes. This basic white Amish Friendship Bread variation was submitted by Carol Gage of Shirley, Massachusetts, who also shared her beautiful photo. We had a chance to communicate by email several times, and I love how much … [Read more...]
September 2016 Kitchen Friend + Giveaway
Meet Diane! Meet Diane Shields from Alabama. She's this month's featured Kitchen Friend. When did you first make or receive a starter? I was given a sourdough starter 30 plus years ago. I kept it going for a long time then let it die. Now that I'm retired I have plenty of time to devote to it. Who do you bake Amish Friendship Bread for? For my aunt and uncle. I'll also be sending some to my cousin in Alaska. Do you have any ideas to share on creative ways to give Amish Friendship Bread to … [Read more...]
September 2016 Kitchen Friend + Giveaway
Your Name: Khriste Close Location: La Mesa, CA United States Your email address: khristeclose1@gmail.com Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy): 10/08/1968 Occupation: homeschooler, blogger, freelance editor Your Website or Blog: coffeeofcourse.blogspot.com Are you interested in becoming a Virtual Kitchen Assistant? Yes Tell us more about you! Please answer all the questions below: A. How did you learn about Amish Friendship Bread (or who first gave you Amish Friendship Bread)? A friend from work long ago. … [Read more...]
Tutorial – Good vs Not-So-Good Amish Friendship Bread Starter
How can you tell a good Amish Friendship Bread starter from a not-so-good Amish Friendship Bread starter? This is tricky for a number of reasons, because: every starter is different (i.e. if it's been passed on or if you've made it from scratch)every kitchen is different (drafty or warm, different wild yeasts in the air)ingredients may vary (i.e. milk can be whole, 2%, skim or non-dairy)maintenance may vary (you mix your starter daily or just giving the bag a small squeeze when you … [Read more...]
Boxed Cake Mix Amish Friendship Bread
Add a little something special to any boxed cake mix by adding 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter. You'll pass on love from you, your kitchen, and those who contributed to your starter before it came to you. There are times when you want to make the whole business of baking fast and easy. My son's 10th birthday was one of those times. He wanted a store-bought cake because he wanted it themed. To be specific, he wanted an agar.io-themed birthday cake. If you haven't heard of … [Read more...]
Strawberry Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
• This frosting recipe pairs beautifully with our Strawberry Limeade Amish Friendship Bread Cake, with bright bites of strawberries and a subtle tang of lime. … [Read more...]
Strawberry Limeade Amish Friendship Bread Cake
I'll go ahead and answer all of your questions now. Yes, this cake was amazing.Yes, it was devoured in about three seconds flat.Yes, I believe that a lot of baked goods might benefit from a small hit of Amish Friendship Bread starter love. This one certainly did. This Strawberry Limeade Amish Friendship Bread Cake, adapted from a recipe in Country Living, is the perfect springtime dessert. Airy and flavorful, it's a promise of what's to come as the winter months warm up. … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Buttery Buns
Get ready for some serious Amish Friendship Bread buttery bun goodness. I keep a running list of savory and traditional sourdough recipes to test and adapt. This one--the classic buttery bun that has the same warm flakiness as any recipe out there--has been on my list for a while. Actually, quite a few have been on my list for a while, but this one got off the page and into the oven. The result? It's fall-apart brilliant, soft on the inside with just enough gentle crunch on the … [Read more...]