Get ready ... we're taking Amish Friendship Bread cookie recipes to a whole new level. Don't forget to bring the milk! This is a classic Amish Friendship Bread peanut butter cookie recipe for peanut butter lovers! I love using the starter to make cookies, because it's a quick and easy way to use up excess starter while making enough cookies to share with friends and family. This is a classic peanut butter recipe that I also use to make blossom cookies. Can't decide what to do? Split the … [Read more...]
Irish Soda Amish Friendship Bread
This is a fast and simple Amish Friendship Bread variation based on Ina Garten's Irish Soda Bread recipe. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! This Irish Soda Amish Friendship Bread recipe is super easy AND super fast, with no rise time or excessive kneading required. Everything goes into one bowl, making clean up a snap. Check out the video and if you decide to give this recipe a try, you'll have bread on your table in a little over an hour. The first thing to do is preheat your … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Chinese Almond Cookies
These Amish Friendship Bread Chinese Almond Cookies are easy to make and a great way to herald in the new year. Happy Chinese New Year! This year it falls on February 5, 2019. According to the Chinese zodiac system, there are 12 animals to represent each year, and this is the Year of the Pig. It also marks the end of the rotation of all 12 animals, offering a well-deserved break for all animals in the zodiac. This is a great time to reflect on the past year, and then look forward to … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Cake)
This is an Amish Friendship Bread variation of a traditional Greek New Year's cake called vasilopita, which has a coin tucked inside to yield good luck and blessings in the coming year. Infused with the heady scent of oranges and lemons, and topped with a glossy sugar glaze, a smattering of sliced almonds, or a dusting of confectioners' sugar, this is a fun and festive way to ring in the new year. Vasilopita is served at midnight on New Year's Eve in celebration of Saint Basil, who … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Crackers
Looking back, I can't believe we got this far without this recipe. I humbly present ... AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD CRACKERS! This recipe is super simple and let's you make a ton of crackers in any shape you want. This recipe is for an herb and sea salt cracker, but here are other variations you can try (you may need to tweak it to get the balance of add-ins you prefer): Rosemary and Olive Oil Crackers: replace the butter with olive oil, replace the mixed herbs with chopped dried … [Read more...]
Pineapple Upside-Down Amish Friendship Bread Cake (with Video)
One of the things I love most about Amish Friendship Bread is how versatile it is. You can take your favorite bread, cookie or cake recipe and turn it into something wonderful to share with others. It starts with one cup of starter--from there, anything is possible. I've been wanting to update this recipe for some time, because I love making individual cakes for bake sales and to share with neighbors. I also wanted to tweak the recipe to use less oil (there's actually none!) but, yes, I … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Dump Cookies
If you're looking for a way to use up a bag of starter AND have a huge cookie yield, this Amish Friendship Bread Dump Cookie recipe is for you! Also known as kitchen sink cookies (because you can put in everything BUT the kitchen sink, LOL), dump cookies are easy, tasty, and made to be shared with others. Use this basic cookie recipe and add in whatever you have in the pantry: rolled oats, chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, flaked coconut, leftover Halloween candy. They keep well and are … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread Monkey Bread
Amish Friendship Bread Monkey Bread ... yes, you read that right. This gooey cinnamon favorite is perfect for lazy Sunday mornings and late-night sugar cravings. 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 active … [Read more...]
Potato Flake Amish Friendship Bread and Rolls
This recipe uses the Amish Friendship Bread Potato Flake Starter variation. I'm a sucker for sourdough bread 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 generous slab of butter. Yum! Using a stand mixer with a dough hook or in a large bowl, add 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Potato Flake Starter, 6 cups bread flour, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ … [Read more...]
Amish Friendship Bread 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. If you don't keep dried fruit and … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Oil-Free Amish Friendship Bread
Is this the year you want to eat healthier, but don't want to give up your Amish Friendship Bread? Us too! We're making this year 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? This Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread is oil-free. We … [Read more...]
Cherry Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread Cake (with Video)
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 … [Read more...]