Amish Friendship Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
42%
Amish Friendship Bread
120 min.
2
4268kcal

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Amish Friendship Bread is not just a delightful treat; it’s a heartwarming tradition that brings friends and family together. This unique recipe is rooted in the concept of sharing, as it involves creating a starter that can be passed along to loved ones, allowing them to join in on the fun of baking. The process of nurturing the starter over ten days is a labor of love, filled with anticipation and excitement as you watch it grow and develop its flavors.

With its rich, sweet aroma and a tender, moist crumb, this bread is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying a cozy breakfast, hosting a brunch, or simply indulging in a sweet snack. The combination of warm cultured buttermilk, eggs, and a hint of cinnamon creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying. Plus, the addition of vanilla pudding mix ensures a wonderfully soft texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What makes this recipe even more special is the opportunity to share it with friends. As you bake, you’ll not only create delicious loaves but also foster connections and create memories. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on this delightful baking adventure. Your kitchen will soon be filled with the irresistible scent of freshly baked Amish Friendship Bread, and your heart will be warmed by the joy of sharing it with others.

Ingredients

  • package yeast dry
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • cup vanilla-flavored soy yogurt 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cups granulated sugar 
  • cups vanilla-flavored soy yogurt 
  • cup starter (1 bag)
  •  eggs 
  • cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup vanilla-flavored soy yogurt 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons ground cinnamon 
  • box vanilla pudding instant (6-serving size)
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • loaf pan
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, stir together yeast and warm water until yeast is dissolved.
  2. Add buttermilk. Beat in 1 cup flour and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  3. Pour mixture into 1-gallon zipper-topped bag; seal bag.
  4. Place in cool, dry location for at least 8 hours or up to 10 hours.
  5. Place starter in refrigerator and store there for Days 2 through 1
  6. Consider this (or the day you receive the starter) as Day 1 of the cycle.
  7. Day 1: Do nothing.
  8. Day 2: Mash bag.
  9. Day 3: Mash bag.
  10. Day 4: Mash bag.
  11. Day 5: Mash bag.
  12. Day 6: To bag, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup cultured buttermilk; seal bag and mash until mixed.
  13. Day 7: Mash bag.
  14. Day 8: Mash bag.
  15. Day 9: Mash bag.
  16. Pour entire bag into nonmetal bowl.
  17. Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup cultured buttermilk. Measure out 1 cup of Starter into each of 4 (1-gallon) zipper-topped bags. Keep 1 bag for yourself, and give other bags to 3 friends along with recipe.
  18. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat contents of 1 bag of Starter, the eggs, butter, buttermilk, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, flour, and pudding mix with whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  19. Scoop 1 cup batter into small bowl.
  20. Add cinnamon; beat with whisk until cinnamon is well mixed into batter. Spoon dollops of cinnamon batter back into large bowl with vanilla batter. With fork, gently swirl vanilla and cinnamon batters together. Don't over mix! Two or three swirls should be enough!
  21. Pour batter into pans.
  22. Sprinkle top of each loaf with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
  23. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until bread springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool until bread loosens from sides of pan. Turn breads out onto serving dish or cutting board.
  24. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories4268kcal
Protein5.31%
Fat22.92%
Carbs71.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
291.14
Glycemic Load
391.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
56.870869553607%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:4268.21kcal
213.41%
Fat:110.29g
169.67%
Saturated Fat:61.88g
386.77%
Carbohydrates:776.97g
258.99%
Net Carbohydrates:758.48g
275.81%
Sugar:478.72g
531.91%
Cholesterol:489.55mg
163.18%
Sodium:2399.46mg
104.32%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:57.47g
114.94%
Manganese:4.35mg
217.37%
Vitamin B1:2.87mg
191.53%
Selenium:131.62µg
188.02%
Folate:690.02µg
172.5%
Vitamin B2:2.1mg
123.26%
Calcium:1031.19mg
103.12%
Vitamin B3:20.24mg
101.2%
Iron:18.06mg
100.36%
Fiber:18.48g
73.94%
Vitamin A:3228.16IU
64.56%
Vitamin C:52.9mg
64.13%
Phosphorus:596.54mg
59.65%
Vitamin D:6.48µg
43.23%
Copper:0.64mg
32.16%
Vitamin B5:3.17mg
31.66%
Vitamin E:3.79mg
25.28%
Magnesium:99.17mg
24.79%
Zinc:3.72mg
24.79%
Potassium:702.18mg
20.06%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.5%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.05%
Vitamin K:12.84µg
12.23%