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Homemade Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 standard loaf breads (about 2 loaves) 1x

Description

This Homemade Amish Friendship Bread is a delightful twist on the classic sweet bread, featuring a moist, tender crumb with swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout. Made using a unique Amish Friendship Bread starter and instant vanilla pudding mix for added moisture and flavor, this bread is perfect for sharing with friends and family. The cinnamon sugar topping adds a lovely sweet crunch, making it a comforting treat for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Bread Batter

  • 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread starter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Greasing Pans

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease two standard loaf pans with butter, then sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon sugar over the surface, tapping out any excess. This creates a flavorful crust on the bread.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Amish Friendship Bread starter, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender bread texture.
  5. Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon sugar over the batter to add sweetness and texture.
  6. Add Remaining Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, then finish by sprinkling more cinnamon sugar on top.
  7. Swirl Batter for Marbled Effect: Using a knife, gently swirl the batter to create a marbled effect with the cinnamon sugar. This adds a visually appealing pattern to your bread.
  8. Bake the Bread: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  9. Cool the Bread: Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the breads to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
  • You can store the Amish Friendship Bread starter in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating adds a nice texture; don’t skip it.
  • This bread freezes well when wrapped tightly; thaw completely before serving.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the vegetable oil with melted butter if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Amish Friendship Bread, cinnamon swirl bread, homemade bread recipe, sweet bread, vanilla pudding bread

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