Newsletter subscribers, thank you for your answers. Your vote has been recorded. ❤️ The winner of this giveaway is Brenda Knowles, whose entry was drawn at random. Congratulations, Brenda! And thank you to everyone else who voted. I am still responding to your questions so thank you for your patience. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you. Tell me more and be automatically entered to win Please leave a comment below telling me what kinds of recipes or tips you'd like to see on … [Read more...]
FAQ – Can I substitute regular sourdough starter in place of Amish Friendship Bread starter?
Wondering if you can use a traditional sourdough starter in lieu of Amish Friendship Bread starter in any of our 200+ recipes? Wondering what the difference is between a regular sourdough starter and an AFB starter? I'll take the second question first: in a nutshell, a sourdough starter is made of flour and water, and an Amish Friendship Bread starter is made is flour, sugar, and milk. An Amish Friendship Bread starter also uses commercial yeast to kick it off (unless you received your … [Read more...]
Tutorial – Making an Amish Friendship Bread starter from a regular sourdough starter
If you already have a traditional sourdough starter on your counter and want to try your hand at some Amish Friendship Bread baking, it's easy to get an AFB starter going. The Benefits of Using an Amish Friendship Bread Starter It's ridiculously versatile. You can make over 200 recipes with 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter.It's easy to start (less chance of failure).It's easy to maintain.It's easy to "put on hold."It's easy to freeze the excess.It's a great activity for young … [Read more...]
FAQ – Can I substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose white flour?
FAQ - Can I substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour? How do I bake with whole wheat flour? Whole wheat flour is a hearty, healthy grain with lots of nutritional benefits. It's a great flour to bake with, but a full 1-to-1 substitution with white or all-purpose flour isn't recommended as the result is often dense, coarse, and dry. Unless you bake regularly with whole wheat flour, you should experiment first to find the right balance for you. How to use whole wheat flour in your … [Read more...]
FAQ – Is it safe to share Amish Friendship Bread or the starter?
UPDATED: APRIL 4, 2020 The spirit of Amish Friendship Bread is sharing what we have with others. Is it any wonder that the original recipe yields two loaves, one of you and one for a friend? In San Francisco, locals are giving away bags of starter to help others start their own. This was posted on Twitter by Deanna Ulrich at the end of March: Is it safe to share food? But is it safe to share food these days while many of us are sheltering in place or locked down, even if you do a … [Read more...]
If you’re running low on yeast, make a starter
If you're running low on yeast, you've come to the right place. I've got a great solution for you. MAKE YOUR OWN STARTER. An active sourdough starter is maintained with regular feedings, so you can bake anytime. If you have a strong starter, you won't need to bake with additional yeast. Traditional sourdough starters can be finicky, and this is no time to risk a fail. Amish Friendship Bread starter is considered "fool-proof" in that the use of commercial yeast to get it started ensures … [Read more...]
Tutorial – Keeping a Smaller Amish Friendship Bread Starter
If you want to keep an Amish Friendship Bread starter but don't want too much of it, or if you're keeping a careful eye on your pantry ingredients, here are three solutions to help you reduce your starter or keep a small amount of starter on hand: 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. Freeze excess starter to use when you're ready (recommended).Work on a 7-day, … [Read more...]
Easy Amish Friendship Bread Banana Bread
Sheltering in place? Fruit flies circling your bananas? This might be the recipe for you. In a Nutshell This is the first in a series of super fast and delicious Amish Friendship Bread recipes that you can make in a pinch. These recipes share a few common elements: Minimal number of ingredients (perfect for limited pantries or emergency situations)No special ingredientsRequires only one bowlNo time-consuming steps (no pre-mixing, separating dry from wet ingredients, no rise … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Starter (Low Sugar / Sugar-Free)
If you love Amish Friendship Bread but prefer a starter that's not as sweet, consider this variation which contains little to no added sugar. This recipe includes milk (which is a source of lactose which contains sugar), but you can swap low fat, skim, or even a nut or soy milk. If these options aren't an option, then check out my easy sourdough starter recipe, which only contains flour and water. As with regular sourdough starters, the sugars in the milk and flour get metabolized by the … [Read more...]
FAQ – What is the nutritional value for Amish Friendship Bread?
What's the nutritional value for an Amish Friendship Bread recipe? There aren't nutritional values for Amish Friendship Bread recipes for one simple reason: it’s hard to measure the nutritional value of one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter because everyone’s starter differs in age. And because EVERY recipe of this site has one cup of starter in it (the toppings and glazes being the exception), we can't accurately calculate the nutritional value of the recipes. What stage is your … [Read more...]