• 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. UPDATED, REVISED, PERFECTED! This one's for the kiddos, big and small! Monkey bread is a wonderful sweet treat, not to mention easy to make. As long as you plan ahead, you'll soon have your kitchen smelling of cinnamon and sugar. You'll want to prep your starter the night before, which will give it a chance to get … [Read more...]
Potato Flake Amish Friendship Bread and Rolls
This recipe uses the Amish Friendship Bread Potato Flake Starter variation. This post also contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, the Friendship Bread Kitchen may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We are grateful for your support! I'm a sucker for sourdough breads straight out of the oven. This recipe yielded one loaf plus a second pan with 12 rolls. They say it's best to let it cool, but what's the fun in that? I eat it fresh out of the oven with a … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Starter (Potato Flake) with Video
Most of the recipes at the Friendship Bread Kitchen use the traditional Amish Friendship Bread Starter, but a few of our avid bakers prefer this Potato Flake Starter variation. Use it to make this soft, fluffy sourdough Potato Flake Bread. This starter recipe is dairy-free. And yes, I made a video to show you how to make your own. We've found that most recipes on the website work with either types of starters, but when making the Potato Flake Bread you'll want to make sure your Amish … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Chewy Granola Bars
These soft and chewy granola bars are a delicious, healthy and wholesome snack for adults and kids alike! They're fast and easy to make, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Cut them into bite-sized pieces for a grab-and-go treat, anytime of the day. You can use any mix of dried fruit, nuts, or flavored chips. This recipe yields a short and chewy bar, so if you like your nuts and seeds super crunchy, consider lightly toasting them first. This post contains affiliate links. If you … [Read more...]
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Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Oil-Free Amish Friendship Bread Cake
Is 2018 the year you want to eat healthier, but don't want to give up your Amish Friendship Bread? Me too! I'm making 2018 the year of healthier Amish Friendship Bread options. This means more recipes with less oil, less eggs and less sugar, as well as a host of gluten-free and dairy-free options. You shouldn't have to give up flavor and a love for Amish Friendship Bread because you're trying to eat better, right? A quick note: I only share links that I love and personally use. This post … [Read more...]
Cherry Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread Cake
This recipe is adapted from Sweeter Off the Vine: Fruit Desserts for Every Season (Ten Speed Press) by Yossy Arefi. Luscious cherries, oats, poppy seeds and lemon zest give this Amish Friendship Bread cake a major boost in flavor, crunch and moisture. It's the best of both worlds -- a warm, tender cake with a crumbly, slightly crispy topping. I'm so happy to kick of the new year with this fabulous Amish Friendship Bread recipe. If you follow me on Facebook, you'll know I am SUPER excited … [Read more...]
The Friendship Bread Project and National Public Radio
We're on the brink of a new year, and I am looking forward to seeing what amazing things are in store for us in 2018. I know 2017 was rough for a lot of people, but change is in the air, folks. So let's take a deep breath and welcome in the new year with a smile! Today we got a sweet shout-out from National Public's Radio's The Salt, in a feature article by Kristen Harke, "The Friendship Bread Project: Can Baking Promote Unity In A Divided World?" It's a wonderful article--I definitely … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Amish Friendship Bread
If Charlie Brown had a favorite Amish Friendship Bread, this would be it. 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. … [Read more...]
Christmas Holiday Amish Friendship Bread Recipe Roundup and Giveaway
It's that time of year again, and we're sharing our favorite Amish Friendship Bread holiday recipes to help you celebrate the season. PLUS ... a holiday giveaway! From December 16, 2017 to January 10, 2018, I'm giving away a 6-Quart Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven in either island spice red or Caribbean blue (colors may be subject to change based on availability). You must be 21 or older to enter, a resident of the US, other terms and conditions apply. Follow the instructions to enter … [Read more...]
