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...]
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Amish Friendship Bread Scones
My favorite recipes are the ones that come together quickly and don't require a lot of extra ingredients. This Pineapple Macadamia Nut Amish Friendship Bread Scones recipe sounds fussy and complicated, but it's SO EASY and foolproof that you'll come off like a pro. And chances are, you probably have a dusty can of crushed pineapple SOMEWHERE in your pantry. These scones were fast to make, and they were gone two hours after I baked them. I made the rounds in my neighborhood and my neighbors … [Read more...]
Easy Amish Friendship Bread Sourdough Dutch Baby
If you're looking for an easy dish to serve several people at once, something that can double as a side or dessert, even a meal, look no further. This recipe for Dutch babies, also known as German pancakes, is a great way to use up your sourdough starter or Amish Friendship Bread starter discard, and is super simple to make. First, some terminology. What are we making here exactly? German pancakes and Dutch babies are essentially the same thing, but the dish is said to have originated in … [Read more...]
FAQ – What is Starter Hooch?
If you wake up one morning and see that your Amish Friendship Bread or sourdough starter has separated or has an oily-looking film at the top, that's called hooch. Don't panic. Starter Hooch 101 Hooch is fermented alcohol that's released by the yeasts in your starter, and it's also a sign that your starter needs to be fed. Warmer kitchens will notice that the yeasts in their starters eat much faster than starters in cooler kitchens, which means you may need to adjust your feeding … [Read more...]
FAQ – Can I substitute regular sourdough starter in place of Amish Friendship Bread starter?
Wondering if you can use a traditional sourdough starter in lieu of Amish Friendship Bread starter in any of our 200+ recipes? Wondering what the difference is between a regular sourdough starter and an AFB starter? I'll take the second question first: in a nutshell, a sourdough starter is made of flour and water, and an Amish Friendship Bread starter is made is flour, sugar, and milk. An Amish Friendship Bread starter also uses commercial yeast to kick it off (unless you received your … [Read more...]
Tutorial – Making an Amish Friendship Bread starter from a regular sourdough starter
If you already have a traditional sourdough starter on your counter and want to try your hand at some Amish Friendship Bread baking, it's easy to get an AFB starter going. The Benefits of Using an Amish Friendship Bread Starter It's ridiculously versatile. You can make over 200 recipes with 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter.It's easy to start (less chance of failure).It's easy to maintain.It's easy to "put on hold."It's easy to freeze the excess.It's a great activity for young … [Read more...]
If you’re running low on yeast, make a starter
If you're running low on yeast, you've come to the right place. I've got a great solution for you. MAKE YOUR OWN STARTER. An active sourdough starter is maintained with regular feedings, so you can bake anytime. If you have a strong starter, you won't need to bake with additional yeast. Traditional sourdough starters can be finicky, and this is no time to risk a fail. Amish Friendship Bread starter is considered "fool-proof" in that the use of commercial yeast to get it started ensures … [Read more...]
Tutorial – Keeping a Smaller Amish Friendship Bread Starter
If you want to keep an Amish Friendship Bread starter but don't want too much of it, or if you're keeping a careful eye on your pantry ingredients, here are three solutions to help you reduce your starter or keep a small amount of starter on hand: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, the Friendship Bread Kitchen may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Freeze excess starter to use when you're ready (recommended).Work on a 7-day, … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Starter (Low Sugar / Sugar-Free)
If you love Amish Friendship Bread but prefer a starter that's not as sweet, consider this variation which contains little to no added sugar. This recipe includes milk (which is a source of lactose which contains sugar), but you can swap low fat, skim, or even a nut or soy milk. If these options aren't an option, then check out my easy sourdough starter recipe, which only contains flour and water. As with regular sourdough starters, the sugars in the milk and flour get metabolized by the … [Read more...]
FAQ – I forgot to feed my starter, should I throw it away?
I forgot to feed my starter, should I throw it away? If you're new to Amish Friendship Bread, figuring out what to do when you miss a day of feeding can be nerve-wracking. Following are questions I often get about missing a feeding: "I forgot to feed my starter two days ago. Is it ruined?""I fed my starter a day late. Does that mean I have to bake a day late, too?""I got the dates mixed up and I forgot to feed my starter. What should I do?""I received my starter from a friend and forgot to … [Read more...]
Tutorial – How to Get a Bubbly, Active Amish Friendship Bread Sourdough Starter
Whenever I post a picture of my Amish Friendship Bread starter on Facebook, you can be sure a flurry of comments will follow. "My starter has never been that bubbly before.""Your starter photos always show a large foam on top. Mine never gets that way.""My starter doesn't have the yeast life yours has.""I've had my starter for years and it's never looked like that.""I know my starter isn't spoiled but it never has that many bubbles. Ever!""What do I have to do to get my starter to look … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread 30-Minute Dinner Rolls
I'm so excited to share this recipe with you, because it's a great way to get warm and fluffy dinner rolls on the table in 30 minutes. It's a one-bowl recipe, which means less mess and easier clean-up. For best results use an active, bubbly Amish Friendship Bread starter that's been fed today (or yesterday). Frothy is always good for any traditional roll or bread baking recipes, when your starter is at its peak and can help with the heavy lifting of the recipe. Note: If your rolls come … [Read more...]