I often get asked, "Do I need to use pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread?" The short answer is no. The longer answer is in this FAQ here. The following Amish Friendship Bread recipe is the same as the original recipe, minus the pudding. Consider this your official "it's-okay-not-to-use-pudding" version, so if you're uncertain about excluding it, you no longer have to worry! The pudding/no pudding challenge If you're wondering if the pudding makes a difference, I recommend a test. … [Read more...]
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FAQ – Why do I need to use instant pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread?
Why do I need to use instant pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread? One thing that throws people off when it comes to Amish Friendship Bread is the inclusion of instant pudding as one of the ingredients. Here are questions I get about using instant pudding in Amish Friendship Bread recipes: "I received my Amish Friendship Bread recipe years ago and it didn't have instant pudding listed in the ingredients. Do I really need it?""Instant pudding doesn't seem very Amish?""I don't use … [Read more...]
Butterscotch Instant Pudding
Use this homemade pudding recipe for any Amish Friendship Bread recipe that calls for butterscotch instant pudding. >> Have you tried this? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Instant Pudding
Vanilla Instant Pudding
Use this homemade vanilla pudding mix as a substitute for any Amish Friendship Bread recipe that calls for a box of instant pudding. … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread
This Dark Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread was one of our first Friendship Bread Kitchen recipes back in 2009. It’s similar to our Double Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread and Triple Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread variations, but amps up the chocolate love with a twist: dark chocolate chips, dark chocolate cocoa, and 1 small box of chocolate fudge pudding. >> Have you tried this? Share your best pic with us or leave a comment below and let us know how it … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread (No Starter / Starter Free)
Love Amish Friendship Bread, but don’t love waiting 10 days to make it? I totally get it. Sometimes we just want to bake, well, RIGHT NOW. If you don't have a starter, don't have time to make a starter, or just want that warm, delicious cinnamon-sugar crunch in time for your morning coffee, this recipe is for you. ☕️ A search on the Internet will show a ton of alternatives, but which one tastes best? I’ve got your back. Which variation works best? I spent two mornings testing … [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...]
The FAQ Library
Have a question? I've got answers! At least about Amish Friendship Bread. This is the master FAQ library of every question I get asked, over and over again, but don't forget that there are tutorials, individual deep-dive FAQs, and simple but clever hacks to also help you out. Frequently Asked Questions The following are the most frequently asked questions I receive about Amish Friendship Bread. If you can't find what you're looking for, head over to our Facebook page and post your … [Read more...]
Blueberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread with Lemon Glaze
UPDATED, REVISED, PERFECTED! Looking for a fast and easy recipe with amazing and flavorful results? This recipe for Blueberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread pairs beautifully with a bright, lemon glaze and is exactly the kind of treat to keep on hand for guests. It was one of the first recipes I shared back in 2010, and it always gets a ton of compliments. Plus, it's super easy to make! If using fresh blueberries, dust and toss in flour to help prevent sinking. If you're not able to … [Read more...]
Eggnog Amish Friendship Bread Cake
Revamped, revised, updated, perfected! This holiday season, take your edible gift giving to the next level with this slightly spicy, slightly boozy, Eggnog Amish Friendship Bread Cake. Special thanks to Kitchen Friend Rebecca Givens Bickerstaff who introduced an early variation to our Recipe Box! This is a great way to use up leftover eggnog, or to add something special to the holiday buffet. I was testing out a new fluted cake pan (filled to two-thirds), and had batter left over for … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Recipe Box
What can you do with your 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter? What about chocolate caramel brownies? Or lemon poppyseed muffins? What about a warm loaf of Irish soda bread? Or a batch of chewy oatmeal and cranberry cookies? TIP #1: Starting at the beginning? Check out this post first: Amish Friendship Bread 101 TIP #2: To search by category, go to the home page or click on the "Category" link on the sidebar (mobile users scroll down). TIP #3: Already know what you … [Read more...]