UPDATED: APRIL 1, 2020 The spirit of Amish Friendship Bread is sharing what we have with others. Is it any wonder that the original recipe yields two loaves, one of you and one for a friend? In San Francisco, locals are giving away bags of starter to help others start their own. This was posted on Twitter by Deanna Ulrich at the end of March: Is it safe to share food? But is it safe to share food these days while many of us are sheltering in place or locked down, even if you do a … [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...]
Keeping a Smaller Amish Friendship Bread Starter
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. 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 less of your starter on hand: Freeze excess starter to use on another day (recommended).Work on a 7-day, rather than … [Read more...]
Easy Emergency Amish Friendship Bread Banana Bread
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. Sheltering in place? Fruit flies circling your bananas? This might be the recipe for you. [ P.S. Scroll down for the giveaway! 🤸🏻‍♀️ ] In a Nutshell This is the first in a series of super fast and delicious Amish Friendship Bread recipes that you can make in a pinch. These recipes share a few common elements: Minimal … [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 – What is the nutritional value for Amish Friendship Bread?
What's the nutritional value for an Amish Friendship Bread recipe? There aren't nutritional values for Amish Friendship Bread recipes for one simple reason: it’s hard to measure the nutritional value of one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter because everyone’s starter differs in age. And because EVERY recipe of this site has one cup of starter in it (the toppings and glazes being the exception), we can't accurately calculate the nutritional value of the recipes. What stage is your … [Read more...]
Pineapple Macadamia Nut 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. 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 … [Read more...]
Pineapple Glaze
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. This pineapple glaze is super easy to make and pairs beautifully with our Pineapple Macadamia Nut Amish Friendship Bread Scones. If you're making the scones, or any other recipe with pineapple in it, reserve the juice to use in this glaze recipe. Mix, drizzle, and enjoy! Pineapple Glaze This pineapple glaze is … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Mint Amish Friendship Bread Scones
Cheryl Wilson 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 … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread (No Pudding / Pudding Free)
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. 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 … [Read more...]