OT: recipe for "Amish Friendship Bread" Starter?

itsbecca1979 · October 17, 2006, 1:51pm

I do mi ne in the huge frezzer bags and just squish, and I get to bake mine some time tomorrow, hafta go get puddin’ though :happydance:

Jenelle · October 17, 2006, 6:30pm

That’s a good idea. It’ll be easier to clean up and it takes up less space.

HollyP · October 18, 2006, 11:23am

I started my starter last night! This is so much fun! I remember when I was a kid my mom’s homemakers club passing it around.
I can’t wait to get to bake and see if it is as good as I remember! Only nine more days.
I love fact that as you are getting ready to bake it you get to share the love in the form of a sarter with your friends and family!
Thanks for bringing this up! I had completely forgotten about AFB!

nikic · October 18, 2006, 11:24am

Let us know how it turns out! I’m doing a different recipe, and am on day 7. I think I can bake soon!!!

Denise_in_Michigan · October 18, 2006, 11:36am

We’ve got a bunch of KAL’s going on here, but I never imagined I’d start a BAL (bake-along) with this thread! Thanks, folks; I wish I could have you all over for coffee and AFB and knitting!

Denise_in_Michigan · October 18, 2006, 11:39am

Wow! I just noticed that over 1000 people have viewed this thread! I’m going to need a bigger coffeepot to have you all over! :teehee:

jodstr2 · October 18, 2006, 11:40am

thanks Denise! I want to try this too, this sounds so yummy!

“BAL!” :cheering: :happydance:

Jenelle · October 19, 2006, 7:27pm

:teehee:

Tomorrow is baking day for me! :woohoo:

I can’t wait to eat it. :drool:

Yarnlady · October 20, 2006, 4:47am

[color=indigo]This is the recipe I used and am on Day 3 today. I had a Hermann many years ago… I’m looking forward to using it to make pancakes as well as bread.[/color]

system · October 20, 2006, 7:03am

I think I forgot what day I’m on… :help: :oops:

Jenelle · October 20, 2006, 2:43pm

Mines in the oven right now!

I couldn’t finour bread pans, so I’m using this small, rectangular baking pan for it, and I have a little left over, so I took half an apple, chopped it up, stirred it in, and put it in some muffin tins. Yuuum! :drool:

system · October 20, 2006, 9:42pm

Mmmm, this stuff is soooooooo good. :happydance:

HollyP · October 21, 2006, 1:47pm

I was just wondering which starter is every using? I am using the one w/out yeast since i didn’t have any in the house. I hope it turns out! I guess I will find out on Thursday!

Jenelle · October 21, 2006, 1:57pm

I used the same one without yeast and it turned out great!

system · October 21, 2006, 5:16pm

I had to buy everything anyway (not a big cooker ) so I did the one with yeast.

Turned out great!

nikic · October 29, 2006, 6:59am

[color=indigo]This is the recipe I used and am on Day 3 today. I had a Hermann many years ago… I’m looking forward to using it to make pancakes as well as bread.[/color] [/quote]

I made the bread today. (The version on AllRecipes.com) It’s good but it’s not great. I would not make it again.

It’s way too much trouble for the result. I’d much rather just whip up a quick bread whenever I want.

I did have fun though!

Yarnlady · October 30, 2006, 4:59am

[b][color=indigo]I made pancakes using the baking mix recipe on Allrecipes. They were good. Took the left over batter, added more baking mix and a few other things to make coffee cake. It was great!

I had an authentic Alaskan sourdough starter for years and this is much like it. It’s not as exact as the directions give. Basically, it can be ignored for a couple of weeks in the fridge without harm. I like it cuz it reminds to do some baking at least once a week for the family. And I love sourdough bread.[/color][/b]

Jouf · October 30, 2006, 6:30am

There’s over a thousand views cause Herman’s been EVERYWHERE. I think it’s dangerous to revive him. He’s gonna take over.