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Ingredients
- 1 each yeast, active, dry, package
- 2 1/2 cup water, warm
- 2 cup flour, sifted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm water in a deep glass or plastic container. Stir in remaining warm water, flour and sugar. Beat until smooth. Cover with loose fitting cover. Do not refrigerate! The starter requires 10 days for fermentation as follows:
DAYS 1, 2, 3 and 4: Stir batter
DAY 5: Add 1 cup each milk, flour, sugar and stir
DAYS 6, 7, and 8: Stir batter each day
DAY 10: Add 1 cup each flour, sugar, milk and stir.
The batter is ready to use.
This makes 3 cups batter to use in the recipes. If you want to you may pour 1 cup batter each into 3 containers and give 1 or 2 away.
Save 1 cup to begin process all over again OR you can use all 3 cups batter for the recipes at 1 time and when you want to bake these again just start the starter again.
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How can I obtain an Amish Friendship Cake Starter to begin baking this delicious traditional cake?
You can obtain an Amish Friendship Cake Starter by asking friends or family who already have it, or by searching online for recipes and instructions on how to make your own starter from scratch.
What are some delicious recipes that can be made using Amish Friendship Bread starter?
Some delicious recipes that can be made using Amish Friendship Bread starter include cinnamon bread, chocolate chip bread, and banana nut bread.
How can I make Amish Friendship Bread without dividing it?
To make Amish Friendship Bread without dividing it, you can simply double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch of bread. This way, you can keep the entire batch for yourself without having to share or divide it with others.
How frequently should you feed the starter for Amish friendship bread?
Ingredients1 Cup flour1 Cup sugar1 Cup milkLet ferment 5 days then follow rest of recipe.
Why do you stir Amish Friendship Bread?
You stir Amish Friendship Bread so that the yeast that grows in the bread mixes with the rest of the batter.
How long will Amish friendship bread starter last in the freezer?
Amish friendship bread starter can last in the freezer for about 3 to 6 months when properly stored in an airtight container or freezer bag. To maintain its quality, it's best to use it within the first few months. When you're ready to use it, simply thaw it in the refrigerator and allow it to come back to room temperature before using.
How can you have just one serving of starter for Amish bread and not 4?
Cut the recipe in half or quarters. For example if the recipe calls for 1 cup of flour, sugar and milk, use 1/4 of each as starter and add 1/4 of each as you go along the days of fermenting.
Can you feed the Amish friendship bread less so you end up with only 1 starter instead of 3?
Yes, just divide the called ingredients by 3.
How can I make Amish Friendship Bread starter without yeast?
To make Amish Friendship Bread starter without yeast, you can use a combination of flour, sugar, and milk to create a natural fermentation process. Mix equal parts of flour and sugar with enough milk to create a thick batter, then let it sit at room temperature for several days, stirring occasionally. This will allow the natural yeast in the air to ferment the mixture and create a starter similar to traditional yeast-based starters.
Where did Amish friendship bread come from?
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Can refridgerated Amish bread starter be used later?
You can freeze this starter in 1 cup measures for later use. Frozen starter will take at least 3 hours at room temperature to thaw before using.
You are making the Amish Friendship bread you forgot to add the ingredients on day 6 Will this mess up the recipe?
Yes, you can use it the next day. A sourdough starter is used to make this bread. Provided that you look after your sourdough starter, feed it, and keep it growing in the conditions it likes, then there is no reason why this one starter can not be used again and again and again. Some people have starters they made themselves, and they are over 15 years old. With a sourdough starter, the flavour can change over time, reflecting the yeasts that are in your home. If your started develops a taste you don't like then you may want to create a new starter. http://www.sourdoughhome.com/startingastarter.html - will give you more information on how to create a sourdough starter.
