If you're making Amish Friendship Bread for the first time, you might be wondering exactly when you can use your starter. Do you really have to wait 10 days? Or your question might look like any of the following: "How soon before I can use my Amish Friendship Bread starter?"“What happens if I bake with one cup after adding ingredients on Day 6?""I got my starter from a friend who said I could bake with it anytime. Is this true?""Once I go through the 10-day cycle, can I take out a cup … [Read more...]
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Amish Friendship Bread No-Knead Sourdough Bread
This crusty No-Knead Sourdough Bread is easy to make and uses 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter and NO added yeast. Start early and you can have it on the table by dinner, or prep it a day or two before. By now, you've probably heard everyone raving about Jim Lahey's No-Knead Bread, which first appeared en masse at the New York Times Cooking website a couple of years ago. Everyone went nuts, and life was never the same again. The idea behind no-knead bread is that you don't need to … [Read more...]
FAQ – Can I substitute regular sourdough starter in place of Amish Friendship Bread starter?
Wondering if you can use a traditional sourdough starter in lieu of Amish Friendship Bread starter in any of our 200+ recipes? Wondering what the difference is between a regular sourdough starter and an AFB starter? I'll take the second question first: in a nutshell, a sourdough starter is made of flour and water, and an Amish Friendship Bread starter is made is flour, sugar, and milk. An Amish Friendship Bread starter also uses commercial yeast to kick it off (unless you received your … [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...]
Pineapple Glaze
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! >> 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...]
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...]
Blueberry Sauce
Top your favorite Amish Friendship Bread biscuits or scones with this easy blueberry sauce. >> 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...]
Amish Friendship Bread Recipes With a Twist – The Cookbook
Jump to our other cookbooks: Quick and Easy Amish Friendship Bread Recipes | Amish Friendship Bread Recipes for the Holidays >> Have a Kindle? Grab your copy on Amazon here. >> Did you know? Your PDF purchase will include TWO versions: a full-color version for phones, iPads and tablets, PLUS a simple black-and-white version for easy printing! Give It a Twist Prepare to be AMAZED! You won't believe how creative you can get with your one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter. It's … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Recipes With a Twist (Instant PDF Download)
This item is for an INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD. Prepare to be AMAZED! You won't believe how creative you can get with your one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter. It's time to go beyond loaves, cakes and muffins ... these recipes will make your friends and family say, "I can't believe this is Amish Friendship Bread!" Amish Friendship Bread Recipes with a Twist: Make Amazing Artisan Breads, Biscotti, Cookies, Pancakes and More contains the very best Amish Friendship Bread tweaks and twists … [Read more...]
Clotted Cream
This is a quick and easy clotted cream recipe by Kitchen Friend Stacey Doyle. Pair it with these Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Amish Friendship Bread Scones. >> 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...]
FBK Photo Challenge of the Month: Fun Variations!
This month is all about FUN Amish Friendship Bread variations. Put aside the typical loaves, muffins, and cakes and come up with something new and different using 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter. Then snap a picture (or two or three) and submit it before 5/25/13. The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and all qualifying participants will receive a copy of a recipe e-booklet when they're available later this summer. Remember that we're looking for creative, innovative, FUN … [Read more...]
FBK Photo Challenge of the Month: Chocolate!
This challenge has closed! The winner is Tammy Deatrich from Mercersburg, PA, for her Double Chocolate Amish Friendship Bread with Peanut Butter Cups. Her bread (and photo) turned out beautifully, and we could taste each chocolately peanut butter bite as she described it! Bonus: Everyone who participated will receive our Chocolate AFB recipe e-booklet, available in the summer of 2013, as a special thank you for being a part of our first FBK Challenge. Baking in April? Make a spices and/or … [Read more...]