Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter Recipe

Name: Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup low-fat milk; 1 cup white whole wheat flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup low-fat milk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup low-fat milk

Servings: persons

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup low-fat milk

1
Dissolve yeast in water in a small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle. Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
2
On days 2 through 4: Stir starter with a spoon. Day 5: Stir in 1 cup white whole wheat flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Days 6 through 9: Stir only.
3
Day 10: Stir in 1/2 cup each all-purpose and white whole wheat flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with this recipe, and your favorite Amish Bread recipe. Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Amish Friendship Bread Starter

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