This has been on my list to make FOREVER, and I'm excited to share it with you today! If you're baking Amish Friendship Bread regularly, this bread pudding recipe is super simple and easy to make. I used the original cinnamon-sugar loaf, but you can turn almost any Amish Friendship Bread recipe into a delicious bread pudding. It looks and smells amazing when it comes out of the oven, and makes a great dessert centerpiece or weekend brunch treat. Bake it in a casserole dish or individual … [Read more...]
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Traditional Sourdough Starter (No Added Yeast)
If you want to make freshly baked sourdough at home the way it's been done for centuries, try your hand at this traditional sourdough starter that's made with only flour and water. A quick note: This recipe post is for a traditional sourdough starter. Amish Friendship Bread starter is often considered a "short-cut" starter because it uses commercial yeast to get it started. Much sweeter than a traditional sourdough starter, Amish Friendship Bread starter is used primarily to make a sweet … [Read more...]
Sourdough Starter 101
There's nothing better than a loaf of fresh baked bread, especially when you use a sourdough starter you've made or received from a friend. If you've always wondered how to get started, you've come to the right place! What is a sourdough starter? A sourdough starter is made from flour and water which, when mixed together at the proper ratios and left to ferment for a period of days, becomes a naturally-occurring leavener you can use in many baked goods. A good sourdough starter takes … [Read more...]
20 Fantastic Fall Amish Friendship Bread Recipes
Fall is here, and blissful relief is in the air. Maybe it's the combination of cool weather along with warm, spicy flavors like cardamom, cinnamon, or pumpkin. Maybe it's seasonal fruits like apples, cranberries, apricots, and a host of nutty nuts like walnut and pecan. Whatever it may be, we know that fall is full of promise, and we're here to celebrate with 20 terrific fall recipes. This round-up includes our favorite fall Amish Friendship Bread recipes, all in one place. Think Amish … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread (No Starter / Starter Free)
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...]
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...]
The FAQ Library
Have a question? I've got answers! At least about Amish Friendship Bread. This is the master FAQ library of every question I get asked, over and over again, but don't forget that there are tutorials, individual deep-dive FAQs, and simple but clever hacks to also help you out. Frequently Asked Questions The following are the most frequently asked questions I receive about Amish Friendship Bread. If you can't find what you're looking for, head over to our Facebook page and post your … [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...]
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...]
FAQ – What kind of yeast should I use for my starter?
Wondering what kind of yeast to use when making your Amish Friendship Bread starter--instant, active dry, rapid rise, fresh? Not quite sure how they're different? Read on! We'll keep it simple: for making an Amish Friendship Bread starter from scratch, we recommend using active dry yeast. But if you look in your pantry and realize you've run out or if you go to the store and they have none, you can definitely substitute with different types. There are some subtle differences you need to … [Read more...]
FAQ – Is my baking powder or baking soda fresh?
Do you ever make a recipe and it just falls flat (literally or figuratively)? You followed the recipe exactly, but it didn’t turn out at all like the pictures? One reason for this may be your baking soda or baking powder isn't fresh anymore. If your baking soda or powder is old or not fresh, it won't have the same leavening power. Although the general guideline for both products is that they're good for up to 2 years before opening and 6 months after, this isn’t always the case. If you live … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls
These Amish Friendship Bread cloverleaf dinner rolls are fluffy, chewy, and easy to make. This recipe uses 1 cup of active, bubbly, well-fed Amish Friendship Bread starter and no additional yeast! To make this recipe using your Amish Friendship Bread sourdough starter, use it on a day when it's bubbly and has doubled in size (before your daily stirring), usually within 6-24 hours after a feeding. Yeast cheat: If you want to use your starter (for that gentle, tangy flavor and/or to use … [Read more...]