Have you ever made or tried Amish Friendship Bread? I have once, about 15 years ago, and I still remember it! These past few weeks have been cold and overcast, with little to no sun. It's made me want to bake, so I thought about baking bread. Then I thought about baking Amish Friendship Bread. But how? It's one of those things you're past, you have to know someone...
Well, thanks to the world of Google, I was able to find the Amish Friendship Bread recipe WITH the bread starter recipe. I was ecstatic!
I followed the directions for the Starter bread, and waited. Day 1 complete.
Now fast forward 10 days...I am ready to make bread!
I pour the starter in a bowl, follow the directions to "feed" it. Then divide out 1-cup portions in other bags to keep or pass on. The instructions said there will typically be four cups. Well...
I ended up with seven total! (I guess my starter was happy.) Six to give away (or freeze as I did) and one to make bread with.
Don't forget to head over to Townsend House and link up your food creation for the week!
-Live Simple, Be Happy-
Magnolia Holler
I had a friend give me some Amish Friendship Bread a couple of years ago. I made it for about 2 months. It definately keeps on giving :)
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It has been several years since I've done the Amish Friendship bread. It is yummy! At first I loved it and was so happy to have it and was having fun. But after several rounds of it I was growing weary. Then I forgot to follow directions on one day (or maybe two lol) and came home from work with an exploded bag all over the counter where the yeast had expanded and I hadn't opened the bag up to release the excess air. I threw it out as it was everywhere. Years later, I was told you could freeze it. Duh Huh! I wished I knew that then....lol.
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My mom used to make a starter called "herman." I feel like it may be similar? It was a milk/sugar/flour combo that sat on the counter and we mainly made coffee cakes and pancakes with it. I think I will have to look for that recipe...
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I remember as a child, the Amish starter and bread was part of the family routine...for awhile. Then it all stopped as it was difficult to stay on top of. I don't remember anyone freezing the starter which would have made life a lot easier. I've just started the sourdough process in January and love it. So far, I've made biscuits, pancakes, and bread with more to come. Your bread looks yummy!
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Cindy
This looks really yummy. I'm visiting from Old Time Farmhouse's party. Have a great weekend! Pamela
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