Description
A delightful sweet bread made with a sourdough starter, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Infused with cinnamon and vanilla, it offers a cozy flavor experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup Sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1 cup Milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 Eggs (or applesauce/flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (or nutmeg/pumpkin spice)
- 1 cup Sourdough Starter
- Optional: 1 cup of nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your starter: Combine equal parts flour, sugar, and milk in a bowl. Mix well and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 5 days.
- Bake your bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two loaf pans. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of your starter, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
- Combine with dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins if desired, like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pans; then bake for about 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
For extra moisture, place a small oven-safe dish filled with water in the oven while baking. Use fresh baking soda and powder for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Amish Friendship Bread, sweet bread, shared recipe, baking, family recipe