• This Amish Friendship Bread recipe is moist and flavorful, using pumpkin puree (fresh or canned) and dark chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli's bittersweet chocolate baking chips, which has 60% cacao). The kicker? One package of pumpkin spice instant pudding. If you're new to the Friendship Bread Kitchen, you may be wondering about this pudding thing. "Instant pudding doesn't sound very Amish," you might be thinking. Or, "Is instant pudding really necessary?" Is It Amish? When I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Candy Cane Amish Friendship Bread
The holidays wouldn't be complete without the familiar red and white stripe of the candy cane. This Amish Friendship Bread loaf is filled with chocolate and peppermint goodness with just the right amount of candy crunch. With the holidays being such busy times, baking up a storm with excess starter is a great way to share the bread with others. We have a huge line-up of holiday baking treats to give you plenty of ideas. Think edible gifts, cookie exchanges, and more! You can sometimes … [Read more...]
Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread Brownies
We love brownies! The Amish Friendship Bread brownie was one of the early recipes in my arsenal when I had tons of starter on hand. People were so used to receiving loaves of the classic sugar-cinnamon Amish Friendship Bread from me that they were shocked when I showed up with these chewy, chocolate squares. Another way to share what we have with others and pass it on? Yes, please! There are lots of ways you can tweak this recipe. Here are a few brownie basics: Up the chocolate ante … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Amish Friendship Bread
Growing up, I spent a few years of my childhood in the south--Texas to be exact. My palate is definitely influenced by that time in my life. I have a penchant for things that are fried and still have a craving for biscuits and gravy. But the one thing I never seemed to get was red velvet cake. It just didn't do anything for me, and I figured if I was going to have chocolate, I wanted it to look like chocolate. Plus we all remember the armadillo groom's cake from Steel Magnolias. Yeah, that … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Chocolate Junior Mint Cookies
Take your one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter and turn it into chocolatey-mint goodness (and just in time for Halloween, too). Who says kids are the only ones who get to have all the fun? One of the best things about Amish Friendship Bread starter is not only how versatile it is, but how easy it is to work with. We took our basic cookie recipe and added ½ cup of chocolate chips and a couple handfuls of Junior Mints. We also swapped out chocolate pudding for vanilla pudding. This … [Read more...]
Chocolate White Chocolate Marble Amish Friendship Bread
This Chocolate White Chocolate Marble Amish Friendship Bread is both delicious and decorative, the perfect recipe for parties or dessert with the family. While most of our recipes use one cup of Amish Friendship Bread, this recipe uses two cups of Amish Friendship Bread starter and yields four loaves of Amish Friendship Bread. You can simply layer the different batters, or if you're feeling adventurous, you can use a toothpick to swirl the batters together like Kitchen Friend Kira … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Rum Amish Friendship Bread
The combination of rum and chocolate in this Double Chocolate Rum Amish Friendship Bread recipe is wonderful for the holidays. Thanks to Kitchen Friend Veronica Miller for submitting this decadent recipe! Want to share a gift with someone? Wrap up these mini loaves and give them to friends, neighbors, or teachers! Kitchen Friend Michelle Sears tried different brands of Rum for different flavors: "I used Bacardi Select and the rum flavor came through really nicely. For another … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Chip Coconut Amish Friendship Bread Muffins
This recipe was submitted by Kitchen Friend Sandy Kelley-Jones and was a hit with everyone who tried it. Sandy adds, "This recipe made two dozen muffins with enough batter left over to make one dozen in a muffin top pan. I used Guittard milk chocolate chips." >> Have you tried this recipe? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you! … [Read more...]
Triple Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread
This recipe for Triple Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread was submitted by Kitchen Friend May Naing and is a surefire favorite for chocolate lovers everywhere! A quick note: I only share links that I love and personally use. This post contains affiliate or commission links which support the Friendship Bread Kitchen if you click or buy. Thank you! Triple Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread This recipe for Triple Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread is a surefire favorite for chocolate lovers … [Read more...]
Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread
Chocolate + Amish Friendship Bread = Big Love. The ever-popular chocolate Amish Friendship Bread variation is our go-to recipe whenever we need a chocolate fix. If you're in need of a chocolate treat, this Amish Friendship Bread is an easy AND tasty recipe to make. Want to up your chocolate content? Add up to 1 cup of chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (my favorite!). Or swap out white chocolate chips for a pretty contrast. Like your bread super moist? Add a second box of chocolate … [Read more...]
Pistachio, Fresh Basil and Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread
This Pistachio, Fresh Basil and Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread pairs three unlikely flavors for a fun twist. The pistachio pudding and fresh basil give this bread an unexpected mellow bite, pairing savory with sweet. Our thanks to Kitchen Friend Michelle Lee for submitting this recipe! 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. Basil is such an easy herb to keep on … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Amish Friendship Bread Brownies
These Chocolate Caramel Amish Friendship Bread Brownies are sprinkled with caramel bits and make the perfect recipe to bake with the kids. If you've read my novel, Friendship Bread, this is the recipe that makes one of my characters, die-hard chocolate lover Hannah deBrisay, into an Amish Friendship Bread fan for life. This life-changing experience happens on page 87, but you can experience it for yourself as soon as you pull these babies out of the oven! Kitchen Friend Karen … [Read more...]