I recently received a cup of starter from a friend. I did all that I was supposed to and it turned out great! I hope you like it as much as we did. When I was first married I used a recipe similar to this one for this week. Although it was called a “Herman” and my family and friends shared it back and forth so many times, we each swore we would never do it again. Well, that was more than 25 years ago, (yes, ladies, more than 25 yrs ago, how did that get past us?). I decided it was time to try again. So, here goes…
3 cups sugar
3 cups flour
3 cups milk
On Day 1: In glass or plastic bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk. Stir mixture with wooden or plastic spoon (don’t use metal spoon or electric mixer). Cover bowl loosely with paper towel, cloth, wax paper or plastic wrap. Keep at room temperature (do not refrigerate). I kept mine in a large plastic bag with a zip top. When it tells you to stir, just remove some of the air, zip the top and squeeze the bag gently to mix.
On Days 2, 3 and 4: Using wooden or plastic spoon, stir mixture once each day.
On Day 5: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk; stir.
On Days 6, 7, 8 and 9: Using wooden or plastic spoon, stir mixture once each day.
On Day 10: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk. Remove 3 cups of mixture and give 1 cup each to three friends. Save remaining starter for yourself.
1 cup Amish friendship bread starter
2/3 cup oil
3 eggs
2 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup sugar
Directions: In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Bake in two well greased and floured or sugared 9″x5″ bread pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Note: Raisins, chopped apples, drained, crushed pineapple, candied fruit, coconut, mashed banana, dates, chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips (1/2 cup each) may be added to batter before baking. I used frozen blueberries, but you can use your imagination. Whatever your favorite fruit might be.
Everywhere I go I hear, Low Carb or No Carb, the quickest way to lose a few pounds. I thought that sounded great until I realized that meant I would have to give up bread and pasta as I know it. I’m not sure I could do it. Do you have Low Carb recipes you would be willing to share? Send them to me and we’ll share them in future columns.
Have a great week and keep writing. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you with any suggestions or recipes you like. I can be reached at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, PO Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730
See you next week! Susie Q
