I love to Christmas shop. Sounds crazy doesn't it? I really do though. From the store decorations, the music, maybe even a little of the hustle and bustle! I love to test my creativity with my family and friends when it comes to gift giving. This year I started my shopping early and I've found some awesome products that I can't wait to share with you guys!So, let the fun begin!! We're trying something new and this week is Eco-Christmas Shopping Week with GiveThemRoots. Each day will feature a new product that's sure to make someone on your Christmas list smile. Stay on top of your game because we're giving away a bunch of the featured products!!!!
To help get you in the giving mood, how about an Amish Friendship bread recipe to pass along to your friends this holiday season? A little about Amish Friendship bread, in order to make the friendship bread recipe you must have a "starter" bag. This is why it's called "friendship bread", a friend or someone who cares about you has to share their starter for you to be able to make your bread. However today, I'm giving you the starter recipe so you can make your own and start a chain of friendship bread in your area! So mix it up and have fun passing along a couple starters to your friends!
NOTE: DO NOT USE METAL BOWLS OR UTENSILS!
Amish Friendship Bread- STARTER RECIPE:
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 cups white sugar, divided
3 cups milk
Directions
Amish Friendship Bread- STARTER RECIPE:
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 cups white sugar, divided
3 cups milk
Directions
*if you've received a starter bag, start with step 2.*
1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2 quart container glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle. Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
2. Days 2 thru 4; stir starter with a spoon.
3. Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk.
4. Days 6 thru 9; stir only.
5. Day 10; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with the recipe below. Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).
1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2 quart container glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle. Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
2. Days 2 thru 4; stir starter with a spoon.
3. Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk.
4. Days 6 thru 9; stir only.
5. Day 10; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with the recipe below. Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).
Amish Cinnamon Bread
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see above)
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see above)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup peeled, cored and chopped apple
1 cup raisins
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease three 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2.Place the starter in a bowl, stir in the oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
3.Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, instant pudding, and cinnamon. Add the flour mixture to the starter mixture and beat by hand. Add the pecans, raisins and apples and mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
4.Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup peeled, cored and chopped apple
1 cup raisins
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease three 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2.Place the starter in a bowl, stir in the oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
3.Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, instant pudding, and cinnamon. Add the flour mixture to the starter mixture and beat by hand. Add the pecans, raisins and apples and mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
4.Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
Be sure to include a copy of the recipes with your bread & the starter bag for your friend! Enjoy! See you tomorrow with our first Christmas present pick!
*Recipe credit: Ginny Lee
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