Here’s a classic Amish favorite recipe you’ll love — simple, comforting, and straight from Amish tradition:
Amish Friendship Bread 🍞
This is one of the most well-known and cherished Amish recipes, often shared between families and friends with a “starter” that keeps the tradition going.
Ingredients:
For the starter (Day 1):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
For the bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (optional but traditional)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping (optional but delicious):
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon