Amish Cinnamon Friendship Bread Starter

[rebeccastt]

I'm going to try this right now. I still feel unsure of a few of the details, but I really don't have anything to lose!

 

[jbachen]

Kate, that is really an awesome idea! I was actually thinking about getting this going and giving starters to my hosts at shows. I am just not sure how tough it would be to get timing right... Although I suppose I could just stockpile starters in the fridge or freezer...

 

[AnnieBee]

Quick question for Janet! Day 10 - is it supposed to say add 1cup of flour, sugar and milk? Because it says flour, sugar and flour...

I almost started this today (the flour and sugar are in a bag as we speak) but I'm going to wait a couple of days so it will be ready to bake on a Sunday for my Church youth group. I really need to not bake so much just for me and my family...

This sounds so good, I can't wait to try it.

 

[{*mandy*}]

when it says "let air out", how long to u do that?

 

[janetupnorth]

Quick question for Janet! Day 10 - is it supposed to say add 1cup of flour, sugar and milk? Because it says flour, sugar and flour...

I almost started this today (the flour and sugar are in a bag as we speak) but I'm going to wait a couple of days so it will be ready to bake on a Sunday for my Church youth group. I really need to not bake so much just for me and my family...

This sounds so good, I can't wait to try it.

Oops! I was tired last night...yes, I will go fix it!!!!

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

when it says "let air out", how long to u do that?

"Let air out" is the polite way to say "BURP" it!!

 

[janetupnorth]

"Let air out" is the polite way to say "BURP" it!!

Good description!

Basically as it is sitting, the bag will fill with air...you need to let the air out so your bag doesn't burst!

 

[{*mandy*}]

ok, that totally makes sense now.
thanks

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

I am so mad! I can't find my coffee cake recipe for the starter bread. I think I threw it out since I didn't know how to make the starter! I'm going to keep looking but just did a google search and found this on Wikipedia...."Amish Friendship Bread is a type of sourdough starter that is often shared in a manner similar to a chain letter."

Chain letter?? That makes it sound so....dirty If you've read my above posts, you'll understand why my husband just died laughing when I read this to him

 

[janetupnorth]

I am so mad! I can't find my coffee cake recipe for the starter bread. I think I threw it out since I didn't know how to make the starter! I'm going to keep looking but just did a google search and found this on Wikipedia...."Amish Friendship Bread is a type of sourdough starter that is often shared in a manner similar to a chain letter."

Chain letter?? That makes it sound so....dirty If you've read my above posts, you'll understand why my husband just died laughing when I read this to him

Funny, yes, it is basically like a chain letter...hence why guys hate to see it around but I like it once in awhile. That's why I have the starter...I can make my own. Then if I want, I can just cook it all at the end too!

 

[janetupnorth]

Oops sorry KG - just noticed this in the sourdough thread:

http://www.chefsuccess.com/427871-post2.html

 

[janetupnorth]

...and here is a variant that uses yeast in the starter so you can bake sooner...Ingredients:
***Starter***
1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
2 cups Warm Water -- (110 degrees)
1 cup Flour
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Milk
***To Make Bread***
1 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Sugar
2 cups Flour
3 Eggs
1 small Vanilla Pudding Mix -- Instant
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 cup Milk
***Cinnamon Sugar***
1 cup Sugar
2 tablespoons CinnamonDirections:For Starter: 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. (A large glass jar or bowl with a tight fitting lid works best for this, but a 1/2 gallon zip baggie can also be used).Because your first batch of starter contains fresh yeast, you can skip the next set of directions and go directly to the instructions for splitting your start.Do not refrigerate! Do not stir with a metal spoon! The starter requires 10 days for fermentation.Day 1- Begin or receive starter Day 2- Stir with wooden spoon (or squish baggie) Day 3- Stir with wooden spoon (or squish baggie) Day 4- Stir with wooden spoon (or squish baggie) Day 5- Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk Day 6- Stir with wooden spoon (or squish baggie) Day 7- Stir with wooden spoon (or squish baggie) Day 8- Do Nothing Day 9- Do Nothing Day 10- Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milkPut 1 cup of starter in each of three containers. Give 2 away to friends and keep one. This will begin their Day 1.For Bread: You will have about 1 cup of batter left (besides the 1 cup you have saved for yourself). To the remaining batter add vegetable oil, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, milk, vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until well blended. Add one cup raisins, chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.Grease 2 loaf pans well, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, coating bottom well. Turn batter into pans, and sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar onto tops of loaves. Bake at 325F degrees for one hour.This recipe for Amish Friendship Bread Starter and Bread serves/makes 5 cups

 

[KateD]

Here are the postcards I use, as a Word file. I have preprinted postcard stock that I use, so there are large margins on the front. Since it's a word file, it will probably be a bit wonky for my headline font!

My recipe is a tiny bit different from Janet's, and I had to infuse a little of my personality in the recipe!

I hope this works - my first file post!!

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

I got starter bread on Friday and forgot about it until today. I was supposed to add the 1c flour, 1c sugar, & 1c milk on Friday, but obviously didn't, so I did so today, except I had no milk, so I used evaporated milk. I then went to "mush" it and someone opened the bag :grumpy: (I know for a fact that I zipped it up) & I spilled it all over the counter. :yuck: I guess that in 4 days I will just bake it & hope that it works...:cry: If not, I'll just start over I guess!! Thank God for Janet!! :sing:

 

[Bren706]

When I called my Saturday host on Friday, she told me that she had some starters and asked me if I wanted one, so of course I took her up on it. I am so excited! It has been a number of years since I have had one.

 

[jbachen]

Maybe I am just lazy, but I am curious as to whether or not you can bake this in a bread machine? My guess would be not, but I am still curious... Anyone ever tried it?

 

[Kodeysmom]

Maybe I am just lazy, but I am curious as to whether or not you can bake this in a bread machine? My guess would be not, but I am still curious... Anyone ever tried it?

Not sure because it comes out more cakey than bread. But hey you could try. And let us know.

 

[merego]

I had never heard of this and my neighbor gave it to me on Saturday, It does not go in the fridge which made me nervous since it has milk and it does have a funny look to it in the bag, but she brought me over a piece she made from her bag and it is DELICIOUS!!!!!

 

[Geekgirl69]

Maybe I am just lazy, but I am curious as to whether or not you can bake this in a bread machine? My guess would be not, but I am still curious... Anyone ever tried it?

I would think not because most bread machines are metal inside and you shouldn't bake it in metal.

Also...Janet I have the starter version that uses the yeast with the cup of sugar, flour and milk and I still do the ten day version. Comes out awesome. If I haven't had family over for a while and want to convince them to show up that's how I get them here.

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

KateD, which starter recipe do you use?

 

[KateD]

Well, I was given a starter, but I imagine it's the same as Janet's since you add sugar, flour, and milk in equal parts. So it's basically like a sourdough starter, and mine probably doesn't get as much of that great starter flavor as Janet's!

 

[jbachen]

I would think not because most bread machines are metal inside and you shouldn't bake it in metal.

Good point. Ah well, I guess it will be worth the extra effort.

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

Thanks!! I need to make a new starter since mine spilled all over the counter!

 

[KateD]

I bake all of mine in metal.

I know you shouldn't store in metal or mix in metal, but I hadn't heard not to bake in metal.

I wouldn't think you could make it in the bread machine (or wouldn't want to) because it is a quick bread made from batter, not from dough.

Am I ruining my bread by putting it in metal? I mean, it's pretty amazing now (if i do say so), so if it could be better - wowza!

 

[janetupnorth]

You should be able to bake it in metal. You just don't want it to sit in metal while it ferments. The acids from the started would pull the metal into it.However, metals have greatly changed since then so you'd PROBABLY be safe...

 

[lacychef]

I had never heard of this and my neighbor gave it to me on Saturday, It does not go in the fridge which made me nervous since it has milk and it does have a funny look to it in the bag, but she brought me over a piece she made from her bag and it is DELICIOUS!!!!!

I know what you mean; the first time I had this I was worried, but it turned out yummy. Oh, & it doesn't smell good either, by the time it's about ready to bake! The gas it releases is:yuck:

 

[Geekgirl69]

Baking in metal

I bake all of mine in metal.

I know you shouldn't store in metal or mix in metal, but I hadn't heard not to bake in metal.

I wouldn't think you could make it in the bread machine (or wouldn't want to) because it is a quick bread made from batter, not from dough.

Am I ruining my bread by putting it in metal? I mean, it's pretty amazing now (if i do say so), so if it could be better - wowza!

I had been told not to bake it in metal. I used to bake it in glass loaf pans but my first PC purchase were the stone ones and in my opinion far superior to the glass.

 

[rebeccastt]

I'm making my own starter and I'm on Day 7. It looks really runny. Is is supposed to be runny?

 

[AnnieBee]

Oh pickles! I keep forgetting to start mine! I was going to start it, but after deciding to wait so it would be ready on a Sunday I forgot... Can someone remind me to start it this this coming Wednesday?!! The flour and sugar are still sitting in the bag all ready to go...

Hmmm, I wonder if this would work well baked in the mini-fluted that i just got on Saturday (I :love: it already)?? I could make some cinnamony, add a few choc-chips to some, and maybe make part of it orangey... Yum!!

And then I'll weigh-in the next day, LOL! Hopefully my youth group kids will eat alot! (Shouldn't be a problem ).

ETA: I am such a ding-bat - The right day to start would be FRIDAY, not Wed. Just figured that out while brushing my teeth... G'night everyone!

 

[janetupnorth]

I'm making my own starter and I'm on Day 7. It looks really runny. Is is supposed to be runny?

Mine was always pretty runny...