AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD

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You need a cup of live yeast starter for this. There are good sourdough starter recipes on Zaar. Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers. For more variations to the original bread recipe, see www.armchair.com/recipe/amish/amshvar2.html or www.armchair.com/recipe/amish/amishvar.html

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P10DT1h

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup amish starter or 1 cup sourdough starter
3 cups flour (divided)
3 cups sugar (divided)
3 cups milk (divided)
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Day 1: Do nothing with the starter.
  • Days 2-5: Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Day 6: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Days 7-9: Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Day 10: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Stir. Take out 3 cups and place 1 cup each into three separate plastic containers. Give one cup and a copy of this recipe to three friends.
  • To the balance (a little over one cup) of the batter, add the ingredients from "For the Last Day of the Starter" and mix well.
  • Mix the ingredients "To Make 2 Loaves of Bread" and add to wet ingredients.
  • Mix and pour into two well greased and sugared bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 298.8, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 47.2, Protein 6.8

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