Do I need to refrigerate the starter?

No, keep it at room temperature. Just remember to stir it daily and feed it on the right days.

Can I freeze the starter?

Yes! You can freeze portions of the starter for later use. Just thaw and treat it as Day 1 when you’re ready to use it again.

Absolutely. You can bake all the starter into bread instead of dividing it.

Wrapped tightly, it lasts 3–4 days at room temperature, up to a week in the fridge, and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

Yes! Add chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, nuts, or even glaze it with a vanilla icing for extra sweetness.

A sweet and moist cinnamon-flavored bread made from a 10-day fermented starter, perfect for sharing with friends.

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In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
In a large glass or plastic bowl (not metal), mix flour, sugar, and milk. Add the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
Cover loosely and let the starter sit at room temperature. This is Day 1.
On Day 6: Feed the starter with 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Stir and cover loosely.
On Day 10: Feed again with the same amounts. At this point, you can divide the starter into portions to bake bread or share with friends.
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease two loaf pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flour.
In another bowl, mix starter, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed (do not overmix).
Fold in optional nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Pour batter evenly into loaf pans. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans. Enjoy your homemade Amish Friendship Bread warm or cooled!

This recipe is a great way to share love and homemade sweetness. Remember to stir the starter daily and feed it on the correct days!

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