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...]
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Amish Friendship Bread Scones
My favorite recipes are the ones that come together quickly and don't require a lot of extra ingredients. This Pineapple Macadamia Nut Amish Friendship Bread Scones recipe sounds fussy and complicated, but it's SO EASY and foolproof that you'll come off like a pro. And chances are, you probably have a dusty can of crushed pineapple SOMEWHERE in your pantry. These scones were fast to make, and they were gone two hours after I baked them. I made the rounds in my neighborhood and my neighbors … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Fruitcake
You can't herald in the holidays without fruitcake (or fruit cake or fruit bread -- whatever you'd like to call it, LOL), and I've got a great recipe for you that uses 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter or sourdough starter. This comes by way of Tammy Basile, owner of the lovely food blog, Basile Limeade. Tammy is a seasoned foodie and no stranger to the kitchen. Her mother used to make Amish Friendship Bread when Tammy was a little girl, so when a co-worker gave her a … [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...]
FAQ – Why didn’t my bread or dough rise?
Picture this: you're in the mood for some warm, homemade bread. Your starter (Amish Friendship Bread starter, traditional sourdough starter, or potato flake starter) has bubbles and you've found a great recipe with beautiful pictures in the Recipe Box. But when you go to make the recipe, the dough doesn't rise and your bread ends up heavy and dense. What happened? This can be one of the most frustrating and disappointing aspects of baking with a sourdough starter, which includes … [Read more...]
Crusty Chewy Artisan Amish Friendship Bread
UPDATED! Most people are surprised to discover that one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter can make a lot more than a couple of loaves of sugar-cinnamon bread. As you've probably discovered in my Recipe Box, there are LOTS of things you can make, and this crusty chewy artisan Amish Friendship Bread loaf is one of them. Fresh homemade bread is so much easier to make than people think, and it's better for you, too, because there aren't any preservatives and it hasn't been sitting around … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Holiday Recipe and Edible Gift Giving Roundup
UPDATED! 🎄 Are you ready for the holidays? No doubt this year will be a bit different, but I've got you covered with a line-up of great Amish Friendship Bread holiday recipes so you can put together fabulous edible gift baskets and care packages for friends and neighbors, as well as create a festive treat for yourself! 1. CHECKING YOUR LIST: YOUR HOLIDAY PANTRY CHECKLIST Minimize trips to the grocery store with my free holiday pantry checklist, tailored especially for Amish … [Read more...]
Easy Marmalade Glaze with Six Variations
Here's a super easy orange marmalade glaze that you can use to top any citrus-flavored quick bread or cake, or any Amish Friendship Bread sourdough loaf. This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, the Friendship Bread Kitchen may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I prefer a thick-cut marmalade for my English muffins, but I think it's best to use a thin-cut marmalade for this recipe. Remember that the glaze serves to enhance the … [Read more...]
FAQ Master Library
Starter not behaving? Can't figure out the instructions? Stumped on a recipe? Get all your Amish Friendship Bread questions answered here. … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread English Muffins
I'm excited to share this recipe for Amish Friendship Bread English Muffins, submitted by Kitchen Friend Tes Jolly. This is a great way to use your starter while making a breakfast staple we all love. You'll want to start preparing the dough the night before you plan to bake. It's important to have an active Amish Friendship Bread starter to help the dough rise. Prepping: the day before Mix all ingredients other than the cornmeal by hand or use a dough whisk until well combined. If … [Read more...]