Ingredients
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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3 cups white sugar, divided
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3 cups milk, divided
Directions
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Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
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Combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container (glass, plastic, or ceramic); mix thoroughly. Stir in 1 cup milk and yeast mixture. Cover the container loosely and leave at room temperature until bubbly. This is day 1 of the 10-day process.
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Days 2 through 4: Stir starter with a spoon. Day 5: Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Days 6 through 9: Stir starter with a spoon.
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Day 10: Stir in remaining 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup starter to make your first bread. Give 2 cups starter to friends (1 cup each) along with this recipe and your favorite Amish bread recipe. Store remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator or begin the 10-day process over again (beginning with step 2).
From the Editor
Once you have made the starter, you will consider it day 1, so you can ignore step 1 in this recipe and proceed with step 2. You can also freeze the starter in 1 cup measures for later use. Frozen starter will take at least 3 hours at room temperature to thaw before using.
Get the recipe for Amish Friendship Bread.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 34 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 120 | |
| Calories 34 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 1g | 1% |
| Calcium 8mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 14mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
