Amish Friendship Bread Starter

This recipe for Amish friendship bread starter can make a variety of breads and is perfect for sharing with friends!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 10 days 40 mins

Servings: 120

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 cups white sugar, divided
• 3 cups milk, divided

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
3. Combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container (glass, plastic, or ceramic); mix thoroughly. Stir in 1 cup milk and yeast mixture. Cover the container loosely and leave at room temperature until bubbly. This is day 1 of the 10-day process.
4. Days 2 through 4: Stir starter with a spoon.
5. Day 5: Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk.
6. Days 6 through 9: Stir starter with a spoon.
7. Day 10: Stir in remaining 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup starter to make your first bread. Give 2 cups starter to friends (1 cup each) along with this recipe and your favorite Amish bread recipe. Store remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator or begin the 10-day process over again (beginning with step 2).