One question I get asked often is how to freeze breads, cakes, cookies, or pretty much any recipe in our Recipe Box. Freezing is an excellent time-saver for busy bakers. It allows you to bake in bulk so you'll always have a treat on hand. How to Freeze Your Starter Before we begin, let me get this out of the way: yes, you can freeze your starter! Freezing excess (and well-fed) Amish Friendship Bread and sourdough starters preserves the active yeast. It puts the starter into a sort … [Read more...]
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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...]
Pumpkin Amish Friendship Bread Scones
UPDATED, REVISED, PERFECTED! The perfect fall treat! Use your Amish Friendship Bread starter to make these scrumptious Pumpkin Amish Friendship Bread Scones using fresh pumpkin purée or canned pumpkin. Add a handful of currants and top with a spiced vanilla glaze (recipe below) or a side of berry butter. These are more savory than sweet, so if you'd like to up the sweetness factor, add ½ cup sugar when mixing the dry ingredients. Scones are one of my favorite ways to use up … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Mint Amish Friendship Bread Scones
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. Having one of those days when you need a pick-me-up and aren't sure where to begin? I can help turn your situation around in an hour. The solution? These White Chocolate Mint Amish Friendship Bread Scones. Yaassss!! This is a quick and easy recipe submitted by Kitchen Friend Cheryl Wilson that yields 20 generous scones. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Amish Friendship Bread Scones
You'll love how fresh blueberries and lemon zest pair with ricotta cheese for the perfect crumb on these Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Amish Friendship Bread Scones. Today I'm super excited to feature a recipe by Kitchen Friend Stacey Doyle, who also contributed this wonderful Pistachio Cardamom Amish Friendship Bread variation to the Recipe Box. I love using 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter to make scones, because you get a sweet and tangy hit plus a lovely rise. Stacey … [Read more...]
Date and Pecan Amish Friendship Bread Scones
This recipe for Date and Pecan Amish Friendship Bread Scones was submitted by Kitchen Friend Suzy and makes the perfect teatime snack. These scones also taste wonderful the next day, toasted and served with cream cheese or honey butter. >> 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...]
Cranberry Amish Friendship Bread Drop Scones
This is one of those recipes you just kind of stumble upon ... I had a couple bags of starter and a bag of fresh cranberries that needed to be used up. I wasn't in the mood for a cranberry bread or muffin. I wanted something, well, different. This Cranberry Amish Friendship Bread Drop Scones recipe is easy and the result is a hearty scone that's both filling and delicious. Think "scone meets drop biscuit" rather than the more traditional definition of drop scones, which are similar to … [Read more...]
20 Fantastic Fall Amish Friendship Bread Recipes
Fall is here, and blissful relief is in the air. Maybe it's the combination of cool weather along with warm, spicy flavors like cardamom, cinnamon, or pumpkin. Maybe it's seasonal fruits like apples, cranberries, apricots, and a host of nutty nuts like walnut and pecan. Whatever it may be, we know that fall is full of promise, and we're here to celebrate with 20 terrific fall recipes. This round-up includes our favorite fall Amish Friendship Bread recipes, all in one place. Think Amish … [Read more...]
Lemon Spice Amish Friendship Bread Visiting Cake
Looking for the perfect hostess gift or housewarming present? Whether you're visiting friends or they come calling for tea time, this Lemon Spice Amish Friendship Bread Visiting Cake is perfect for the occasion. The marmalade glaze elevates the bread, making it perfect as a showy, eye-stopping piece. I adapted this recipe from Dorie Greenspan's classic recipe at New York Times Cooking, who calls it "aromatherapy for the cake and you." Visiting Cakes First, if you don't know what a … [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...]
Brown Sugar Icing
This brown sugar icing glaze goes well with any of our Amish Friendship Breads, especially this Orange Cinnamon Amish Friendship Bread Bundt cake or any of these scone recipes: pumpkin, maple pecan, or date and pecan scones. The key to this recipe is a quick whisk -- keep it moving until all ingredients are incorporated. To reach your desired consistency, add milk to make it thinner or confectioners' sugar to make it thicker. This icing sets quickly so be sure to have your cake ready to be … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Starter (Made with Yeast)
If you're ready to dip your toe into sourdough baking, you'll need to make a starter. Here's a super easy, no-fail way to start your starter (sometimes called a "lazy" starter), and it takes less than 10 minutes. The trick is to use commercial yeast to kick off the fermentation process. After a few rounds of feeding, your starter will take on a life of its own and continue to thrive with the sugars in the flour and wild yeasts in the air. You'll be able to make traditional sourdough bread … [Read more...]