April 25 2011 Kitchen Notes & News

April 25, 2011
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Dear Kitchen Friends, I hope everyone is having a great April--it's hard to believe that May is just around the corner! New Amish Friendship Bread Recipes! Love International Cafe flavored coffee? Our Recipe Box has several new additions this week, including Chai Latte Amish Friendship Bread Cupcakes and Hazelnut Cappuccino Amish Friendship Bread Cake using this flavorful instant coffee. Submitted recipes include a scone variation, a biscotti variation, a lemon cheesecake, and a … [Read more...]

We (Heart) Mom!

April 25, 2011
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Mother's Day is right around the corner and we're celebrating with a special giveaway! These pink gingham aprons with a red felt heart and side pocket are adorable! My daughter and I own a set, and we love them. 100% cotton. Here are the details: Set of two aprons One adult sized and one child sized Color: White and pink with red accent heart Print: Pink and white gingham Care instructions: Machine wash cold hang to dry Adult size dimensions: 27 inches wide x 30 inches … [Read more...]

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Amish Friendship Bread Starter Recipe (Sugar-Free)

April 25, 2011 38 Comments
Sugar-free starter

Submitted by: Friendship Bread Kitchen Image (c) Friendship Bread Kitchen "This sugar-free starter is the perfect alternative for those watching their sugar intake. Use with our low-sugar/diabetic-friendly Amish Friendship Bread recipes." Ingredients 1 (0.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110° F/45° C) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk Directions In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2-quart glass, plastic or ceramic … [Read more...]

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Cheesy Sourdough Amish Friendship Bread

April 25, 2011 4 Comments
AFB Cheese bread Jacqui Rossetter

Submitted by: Jacqui Rossetter | Just Me Image (c) Jacqui Rossetter | Just Me "Beautiful and tasty! Serve this bread alongside a hot bowl of soup." Prep Time: 3 hours Cook Time: 1 hours Servings: 8 Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Amish Friendship Bread Starter 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups of white flour 3/4 teaspoon of salt 1 cup chopped cheese of your choice Directions Using a stand mixer and dough hook, combine starter, flour and salt. Mix … [Read more...]

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Amish Friendship Bread Ice Cream Sandwiches

April 25, 2011 2 Comments
AFB Ice Cream sandwiches Susan Walker

Submitted by: Susan Walker | The Webwalker Image (c) Susan Walker | The Webwalker "Welcome summer with these delicious Amish Friendship Bread ice cream sandwiches!" Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 24-36 Yield: 24 to 36 ice cream sandwiches Ingredients 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 3 eggs 1 cup oil 2/3 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking … [Read more...]

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Sourdough Tomato Amish Friendship Bread

April 25, 2011 8 Comments
AFB Sourdough Tomato Wai Chan

Submitted by: Wai Chan | Food Beyond Hope Image (c) Wai Chan | Food Beyond Hope "We sliced and toasted it, then slathered it with butter. It was delicious! A perfect bread for sandwiches." Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45-60 minutes Servings: 16 Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients 2 cups Amish Friendship Bread Starter 1 1/2 cups warm tomato or V8 juice 2 teaspoons sugar 7 cups flour 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings (optional) Grated cheese … [Read more...]

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Amish Friendship Bread (Weight Watchers)

April 22, 2011 12 Comments
AFB Weight Watchers Mary Snodgrass

Submitted by: Mary Snodgrass Image (c) Mary Snodgrass "A Weight Watchers variation for Amish Friendship Bread lovers." Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 48 minutes Servings: 15 Yield: 5 mini loaves Ingredients 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup white flour 1 cup white wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 small box vanilla pudding 1 cup … [Read more...]

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Lemon Cheesecake Amish Friendship Bread

April 22, 2011 5 Comments
Lemon Cheesecake AFB by Nancy Hubbard

Submitted by: Debbie Hughes Image (c) Nancy Hubbard (Walla Walla, WA) "Just the right amount of lemony-sweetness after dinner." Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45-60 minutes Servings: 16 Yield: 1 cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Amish Friendship Bread Starter 1 cup oil 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup half and half 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 small boxes cheesecake instant pudding 1-2 … [Read more...]

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Vanilla Glaze

April 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

"A wonderful, all-purpose glaze for your favorite Amish Friendship Bread recipe!" Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1/4 cup of milk or water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners' sugar Directions Combine ingredients and drizzle glaze right before serving. Kitchen Notes Reheat by gently warming the container in hot water until the glaze reaches drizzling consistency. Try adding 2-4 tablespoons of any International Cafe mix into the recipe for fun glaze … [Read more...]

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Nutella Buttercream Frosting

April 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
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Submitted by: Friendship Bread Kitchen Image (c) Friendship Bread Kitchen "This frosting is perfect for the Hazelnut Cappuccino Amish Friendship Bread." Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 cups Ingredients 1/4 cup butter plus 1 tablespoon, room temperature 1/2 cup Nutella Hazelnut spread 3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon International Cafe Toasted Hazelnut Cappuccino Mix Directions In a large bowl, mix butter and Nutella with electric … [Read more...]

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Cranberry Nut Amish Friendship Bread Biscotti

April 22, 2011 1 Comment
AFB CranNut Biscotti Rachael Barna

Submitted by: Rachael Barna | Dab of Butter Image (c) Rachael Barna | Dab of Butter "They go perfectly with a warm cup of tea." Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 24 Yield: 24 biscotti Ingredients 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts 3/4 cup dried cranberries Dipping … [Read more...]

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