One of the things I love most about Amish Friendship Bread is how versatile it is. You can take your favorite bread, cookie or cake recipe and turn it into something wonderful to share with others. It starts with one cup of starter--from there, anything is possible. I've been wanting to update this recipe for some time, because I love making individual cakes for bake sales and to share with neighbors. I also wanted to tweak the recipe to use less oil (there's actually none!) but, yes, I … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Dump Cookies
If you're looking for a way to use up a bag of starter AND have a huge cookie yield, this Amish Friendship Bread Dump Cookie recipe is for you! Also known as kitchen sink cookies (because you can put in everything BUT the kitchen sink, LOL), dump cookies are easy, tasty, and made to be shared with others. Use this basic cookie recipe and add in whatever you have in the pantry: rolled oats, chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, flaked coconut, leftover Halloween candy. They keep well and are … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Monkey Bread
Amish Friendship Bread Monkey Bread ... yes, you read that right. This gooey cinnamon favorite is perfect for lazy Sunday mornings and late-night sugar cravings. UPDATED, REVISED, PERFECTED! This one's for the kiddos, big and small! Monkey bread is a wonderful sweet treat, not to mention easy to make. As long as you plan ahead, you'll soon have your kitchen smelling of cinnamon and sugar. You'll want to prep your starter the night before, which will give it a chance to get active … [Read more...]
Potato Flake Amish Friendship Bread and Rolls
This recipe uses the Amish Friendship Bread Potato Flake Starter variation. I'm a sucker for sourdough bread straight out of the oven. This recipe yielded one loaf plus a second pan with 12 rolls. They say it's best to let it cool, but what's the fun in that? I eat it fresh out of the oven with a generous slab of butter. Yum! Using a stand mixer with a dough hook or in a large bowl, add 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Potato Flake Starter, 6 cups bread flour, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Starter (Potato Flake) with Video
Most of the recipes at the Friendship Bread Kitchen use the traditional Amish Friendship Bread Starter, but a few of our avid bakers prefer this Potato Flake Starter variation. Use it to make this soft, fluffy sourdough Potato Flake Bread. And yes, I made a video to show you how to make your own! If you're trying to figure out the difference between Amish Friendship Bread starters and potato flake starters, here's a 101 on Potato Flake Starters. The AFB recipes in the Recipe Box use … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Granola Bars
These soft and chewy granola bars are a delicious, healthy and wholesome snack for adults and kids alike! They're fast and easy to make, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Cut them into bite-sized pieces for a grab-and-go treat, anytime of the day. You can use any mix of dried fruit, nuts, or flavored chips. This recipe yields a short and chewy bar, so if you like your nuts and seeds super crunchy, consider lightly toasting them first. If you don't keep dried fruit and … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Oil-Free Amish Friendship Bread
Is this the year you want to eat healthier, but don't want to give up your Amish Friendship Bread? Us too! We're making this year the year of healthier Amish Friendship Bread options. This means more recipes with less oil, less eggs and less sugar, as well as a host of gluten-free and dairy-free options. You shouldn't have to give up flavor and a love for Amish Friendship Bread because you're trying to eat better, right? This Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread is oil-free. We … [Read more...]
Cherry Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread Cake (with Video)
This recipe is adapted from Sweeter Off the Vine: Fruit Desserts for Every Season (Ten Speed Press) by Yossy Arefi. Luscious cherries, oats, poppy seeds and lemon zest give this Amish Friendship Bread cake a major boost in flavor, crunch and moisture. It's the best of both worlds -- a warm, tender cake with a crumbly, slightly crispy topping. I'm so happy to kick of the new year with this fabulous Amish Friendship Bread recipe. If you follow me on Facebook, you'll know I am SUPER … [Read more...]
The Friendship Bread Project and National Public Radio
Today we got a sweet shout-out from National Public's Radio's The Salt, in a feature article by Kristen Harke, "The Friendship Bread Project: Can Baking Promote Unity In A Divided World?" It's a wonderful article--check it out! They've also launched the Friendship Bread Project, which I know many of you are already doing and have been doing for years. You know the drill: mash (the bag), bake (the bread) and share (the starter). That's it! Join in and let NPR know you're part of the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Amish Friendship Bread
• This Amish Friendship Bread recipe is moist and flavorful, using pumpkin puree (fresh or canned) and dark chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli's bittersweet chocolate baking chips, which has 60% cacao). The kicker? One package of pumpkin spice instant pudding. If you're new to the Friendship Bread Kitchen, you may be wondering about this pudding thing. "Instant pudding doesn't sound very Amish," you might be thinking. Or, "Is instant pudding really necessary?" Is It Amish? When I … [Read more...]