Amish Friendship starter and bread recipes

The cooking class secret ingredient was Chocolate and Sourdough. Love and Friendship are in the air. What better way to celebrate than with chocolate and Amish friendship bread. Ellen was our sourdough instructor. She whipped up some Delicious sourdough biscuit. We also had some of her Sourdough Chocolate cake. Yummy! I had a chance to make Amish bread sourdough starter and although it seems a little overwhelming with having 10 days to do it,I found that it was quite simple and I did not forget to stir it and the results were great. Here is the recipe I used, I hope you enjoy. It's always good to let your friends know you went the extra mile. Bon Appetite!

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AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER


□ 1 pkg. active dry yeast
□ 3 c. sugar
□ 3 c. flour
□ 3 c. milk
On Day 1: In glass or plastic bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk 1 Tbl spoon of yeast or one packet. First warm milk to luke warm and mix yeast in it then add to other ingredients. Stir mixture with wooden or plastic spoon (don't use metal spoon or electric mixer). Cover bowl loosely with paper towel, cloth, wax paper or plastic wrap. Keep at room temperature (don't refrigerate).
On Days 2, 3 and 4: Using wooden or plastic spoon, stir mixture once each day.
On Day 5: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk; stir.
On Days 6, 7, 8 and 9: Using wooden or plastic spoon, stir mixture once each day.
On Day 10: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk. Remove 3 cups of mixture and give 1 cup each to three friends. Save remaining starter for yourself.



AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD:

□ 1 c. Amish friendship bread starter
□ 2/3 c. oil
□ 3 eggs
□ 2 c. flour
□ 2 tsp. baking powder
□ 1/2 tsp. baking soda
□ 1/2 tsp. salt
□ 2 tsp. vanilla
□ 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
□ 1 c. sugar
In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Bake in 2 well greased and floured or sugared 9"x5" bread pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
NOTE: Raisins, chopped apples, drained, crushed pineapple, candied fruit, coconut, mashed banana, dates, chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips (1/2 cup each) may be added to batter before baking.