This recipe was adapted from Florence Fabricant's Rye and Ginger Cake in New York Times Cooking. We have a few Amish Friendship Bread recipes that boast a little booze, but this fabulous Rye and Ginger Amish Friendship Bread variation is definitely one for the grown ups, especially once you top it with a whiskey-raisin glaze. This is one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day, when all the flavors have had a chance to mellow and ripen. Here's a video to show you how I made … [Read more...]
Tuscan-Inspired Amish Friendship Bread Coffee Cake (with Video)
This recipe was adapted from King Arthur Flour. This post contains affiliate links, so if you click and/or make a purchase, the Friendship Bread Kitchen may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Most coffee cake recipes are too sweet, but this Tuscan-inspired Amish Friendship Bread Coffee Cake is a cross between a yeast bread and candied cake, and the result was a whole lot of happiness. There's just enough sweetness, accented by golden raisins and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Candy Cane Amish Friendship Bread
The holidays wouldn't be complete without the familiar red and white stripe of the candy cane. This Amish Friendship Bread loaf is filled with chocolate and peppermint goodness with just the right amount of candy crunch. With the holidays being such busy times, baking up a storm with excess starter is a great way to share the bread with others. We have a huge line-up of holiday baking treats to give you plenty of ideas. Think edible gifts, cookie exchanges, and more! You can sometimes … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Focaccia
It's time to grab the marinara! This Amish Friendship Bread focaccia is easy and delicious. I made this one with garlic, olive oil, rosemary, and coarse sea salt but you can top it with any combination of herbs, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes or diced jalapeños ... it's totally up to you. This is a one-bowl recipe, meaning that everything goes into a large mixing bowl at once. If you own a stand mixer with a dough hook or have a bread maker, it's even easier. Here's a quick video of … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Amish Friendship Bread Holiday Baking Checklist
If you're like me, you might keep your fridge and pantry pretty well stocked, but every now and then you're missing ONE THING that throws the entire recipe off. This holiday season, I want to make sure you're ready to bake at the drop of a hat. There are times when I'm ready to bake, but it's too late to run to the store for that one missing item. This handy checklist will make sure you have what you need to power through some amazing baking this month. Download the Amish Friendship Bread … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Amish Friendship Bread
This is Gingerbread Amish Friendship Bread is exactly what you want baking in your kitchen for the ENTIRE month of December. It's aromatic and spicy, with just the right warm, sweet notes. The scent alone is worth it, but it is absolutely delicious and is a great way to bake with your one cup of starter. During the holiday season, you can sometimes find gingerbread instant pudding in grocery stores and big-box stores like Walmart or Target, but if you're making the bread at any other time … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Popovers
Don't let your starter go to waste! These Amish Friendship Bread Popovers are a great accompaniment to a hearty meal or alongside a salad. I am a popover nut. I will actually forgo the main course of a meal in order to fill up on popovers because everyone knows they taste best when they're hot out of the oven. This recipe yields 6 popovers and uses only ½ cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter. I used a regular muffin tin and filled every other cup, but real aficionados prefer a popover … [Read more...]
Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread Brownies
We love brownies! The Amish Friendship Bread brownie was one of the early recipes in my arsenal when I had tons of starter on hand. People were so used to receiving loaves of the classic sugar-cinnamon Amish Friendship Bread from me that they were shocked when I showed up with these chewy, chocolate squares. Another way to share what we have with others and pass it on? Yes, please! There are lots of ways you can tweak this recipe. Here are a few brownie basics: Up the chocolate ante … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Cornbread
We've perfected this Amish Friendship Bread cornbread so you could make a meal of it! Add corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, black beans, or a side of chili. UPDATED, REVISED, PERFECTED! Not every Amish Friendship Bread adaption works out. You take a recipe you love and give it an Amish Friendship Bread spin, and sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't. I think what's worse is when it works out for some people and not for others, which in my book counts as a fail … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Blueberry Cream Biscuits
These pull-apart Amish Friendship Bread Blueberry Cream Biscuits are heavenly, especially when served with a dollop of blueberry sauce and clotted cream. Yum. I'm not someone who uses the word yum, at least not very often, but there's no other to way express my utter delight over the latest Amish Friendship Bread variation to come out of the Friendship Bread Kitchen. These pull-apart blueberry cream Amish Friendship Bread biscuits are insanely good. Better yet, they're easy to … [Read more...]