Elizabeth Arroyo
@eliar77
Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter
A delightful and healthier twist on the classic Amish Friendship Bread starter, perfect for sharing and baking delicious bread with friends and family.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings120
Ingredients
- 1 (.25 ounce) package
- 1/4 cup
- 1 cup
- 3 cups
- 3 cups
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter.
Step 1
Start by dissolving the active dry yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy. This is a crucial step to activate the yeast, so don’t skip it!
Step 2
In a 2-quart container, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of white sugar. Mix them thoroughly to avoid any lumps when you add the milk.
Step 3
Slowly stir in the 1 cup of low-fat milk along with the dissolved yeast mixture. Cover the container loosely with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature until it becomes bubbly. This marks the beginning of your 10-day friendship bread journey!
Step 4
On days 2 through 4, simply stir the starter with a spoon to keep it active and bubbly. It’s like giving it a little love every day!
Step 5
On day 5, it’s time to feed your starter! Stir in 1 cup of white whole wheat flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of low-fat milk. This will give your starter a nutritious boost.
Step 6
For days 6 through 9, just give it a gentle stir each day. No need to add anything else during this time.
Step 7
Finally, on day 10, it’s time for the grand finale! Stir in 1/2 cup each of all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour, along with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of low-fat milk. Mix well until everything is combined.
Step 8
Now, remove 1 cup of the starter to bake your first batch of delicious Amish Friendship Bread. Share 2 cups with friends along with this recipe, and don’t forget to keep 1 cup of starter in a container in the refrigerator. You can either start the 10-day process over again or keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake again.