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Submitted by: Diane Siniscalchi (Ringwood, NJ) Image (c) Diane Siniscalchi (Ringwood, NJ) Ingredients 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 stick butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 4 cups sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated Directions In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add lemon extract. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl … [Read more...]
MAY 2013 KITCHEN NOTES & NEWS Dear Kitchen Friends, It's May and I'm ready to spend more time in my garden which has been sorely neglected over these winter months. All the more reason to have something easy and on hand in the kitchen so I can spend more time outdoor Our May FBK Photo Challenge is ... FUN! Yup, this month's FBK Photo Challenge is our most fun one yet. I'm challenging Kitchen Friends to forget the Amish Friendship Bread of the past to come up with one for the future … [Read more...]
This month is all about FUN Amish Friendship Bread variations. Put aside the typical loaves, muffins, and cakes and come up with something new and different using 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter. Then snap a picture (or two or three) and submit it before 5/25/13. The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and all qualifying participants will receive a copy of a recipe e-booklet when they're available later this summer. Remember that we're looking for creative, innovative, FUN … [Read more...]
Submitted by: Elizabeth Thums (Carpenter, WY) Image (c) Elizabeth Thums (Carpenter, WY) “A sweet, spicy and creamy bread that's perfect for your next gathering.” Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Servings: 16 Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 3 eggs 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon Mexican vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 … [Read more...]
Submitted by: Diane Siniscalchi (Ringwood, NJ) Image (c) Diane Siniscalchi "Bold and smoky hazelnuts give this Amish Friendship Bread variation a healthful, sophisticated flavor boost." Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Servings: 16 Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 3 eggs 1 cup oil 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups … [Read more...]
Submitted by Beverly Horner (Ulysses, KS) Image (c) Beverly Horner "An Amish Friendship Bread starter for bakers following the Paleo (Paleolithic/Caveman) diet." Ingredients 1 cup almond or coconut milk 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup arrowroot starch/flour Directions In a 2 quart glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine the flour and sugar and mix thoroughly. Slowly add the milk. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature until … [Read more...]
Submitted by: Sonya Adams (Gardnerville, NV) Image (c) Sonya Adams (Gardnerville, NV) "These make a lot of cookies and you can add anything to them!" Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Servings: 100 Yield: 100 cookies Ingredients 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 1 cup butter 1 cup shortening 2 cups brown sugar 1 ripe banana, mashed 2 cups dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups flour 1 cup oatmeal 2 cups … [Read more...]
The winner of the Spices or Nuts Challenge is photo #25, the Pistachio Pecan AFB with White Chocolate Drizzle by Kristen Petersen from Palmdale, California. Congratulations, Kristen! Kitchen Friends, help choose the winning photo! Leave a comment here (or on our Facebook Wall) and vote for your top 3 favorite photos (in order of your top favorites). You can choose the photo you like best, or the recipe you'd like to try. Your reasons for your favorites are totally up to you, but let … [Read more...]
"Making Amish Friendship Bread has ignited my interest in cooking and baking again. Since my children are all in their own homes, I had lost the need to be creative. It was always the same old thing and I detested the question, "What are we doing for dinner tonight?" Now during the day I look through old cookbooks, Pinterest, or Facebook feed for a dinner idea, and I also anticipate what to make on Day 10 of my starter. My husband knows there will be a goodie that day!" Meet April 2013 Kitchen … [Read more...]
APRIL 2013 KITCHEN NOTES & NEWS Dear Kitchen Friends, It's April, and I am embracing the tradition of spring cleaning in the Friendship Bread Kitchen! If you only have a second, skim down to the bottom to read about announcements and other news. The Kitchen was founded with the intention of supporting readers of my Friendship Bread novels who wanted to bake Amish Friendship Bread recipes for their book club, friends or family, and to give other Amish Friendship Bread aficionados a … [Read more...]
Baking Amish Friendship Bread this month? Send in a photo of your bread and you could win a $10 Amazon gift card!
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