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Amish Friendship Bread

The ten-day starter routine: stir daily, feed flour, sugar and milk twice, then divide into cups to pass along.

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This works well in muffin pans. I spray the paper cups with Pam so they don't stick. I also have made all three batches and froze the bread and muffins when I am ready to quit.

Before you start: This covers only the starter. The batter, mixing and baking instructions for the bread itself are a separate recipe that begins with the remaining starter.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour (added Day 6 and again Day 10)
  • 1 cup sugar (added Day 6 and again Day 10)
  • 1 cup milk (added Day 6 and again Day 10)

Directions

  1. Do not use a metal spoon; do not refrigerate.
  2. Day 1: do nothing.
  3. Days 2-5: stir with a wooden or plastic spoon each day.
  4. Day 6: add 1 cup each of flour, sugar, and milk.
  5. Days 7-9: stir with a wooden or plastic spoon each day.
  6. Day 10: add 1 cup each of flour, sugar, and milk. Pour out three 1-cup containers of starter - give 2 away and keep one for yourself.

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