Amish Friendship Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
39%
Amish Friendship Bread
14520 min.
2
3811kcal

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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 spirit of sharing, as it allows you to create a deliciously moist and flavorful bread while also passing along a piece of that joy to others. Imagine the excitement of receiving a starter bag from a friend, filled with the promise of homemade goodness, and the anticipation of baking something special together.

With its rich blend of cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, this bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. The process of nurturing the starter and watching it grow is a rewarding experience that connects you to the generations of bakers who have come before. Plus, the aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes is simply irresistible!

This vegetarian recipe is not only indulgent but also surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and some patience. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Amish Friendship Bread offers a delightful way to explore your culinary skills while creating lasting memories with loved ones. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will fill your home with warmth and sweetness!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Add buttermilk. Beat in 1 cup flour and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  2. Pour mixture into 1-gallon zipper-topped bag; seal bag.
  3. Place in cool, dry location for at least 8 hours or up to 10 hours.
  4. Place starter in refrigerator and store there for Days 2 through 1
  5. Consider this (or the day you receive the starter) as Day 1 of the cycle.
  6. Pour entire bag into nonmetal bowl.
  7. 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.
  8. Heat oven to 325F. 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.
  9. Scoop 1 cup batter into small bowl.
  10. 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!
  11. Pour batter into pans.
  12. Sprinkle top of each loaf with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
  13. 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.
  14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories3811kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat26.84%
Carbs68.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
300.14
Glycemic Load
328.63
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
54.853478403195%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3811.43kcal
190.57%
Fat:115.97g
178.42%
Saturated Fat:68.8g
429.97%
Carbohydrates:663.58g
221.19%
Net Carbohydrates:650.06g
236.39%
Sugar:477.86g
530.96%
Cholesterol:535.74mg
178.58%
Sodium:2786.32mg
121.14%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:47.55g
95.1%
Manganese:3.51mg
175.59%
Selenium:104.78µg
149.69%
Vitamin B1:2.09mg
139.27%
Vitamin B2:2.2mg
129.43%
Folate:482.27µg
120.57%
Calcium:971.07mg
97.11%
Phosphorus:818.54mg
81.85%
Vitamin A:3921.16IU
78.42%
Iron:12.39mg
68.83%
Vitamin B3:13.24mg
66.19%
Fiber:13.52g
54.08%
Vitamin B12:2.71µg
45.25%
Vitamin D:6.78µg
45.2%
Vitamin B5:4.21mg
42.15%
Potassium:1135.43mg
32.44%
Zinc:4.44mg
29.59%
Magnesium:113.67mg
28.42%
Copper:0.57mg
28.41%
Vitamin E:4.01mg
26.74%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.31%
Vitamin K:13.72µg
13.07%