Amish Friendship Bread

One of those “chain” sharing treat. Once you get the batter started a portion is divided out and given to friends and the rest is kept for yourself to make this delicious “cake”. Do Not use metal spoon or bowl in the process. Do Not refrigerate the bag If air gets in the bag, let it out (burp it). It is normal for batter to rise, bubble and ferment. Day 1: Receive batter. Do nothing Day 2 through 5: Mush the bag Day 6: Add 1 cup each of milk, sugar & all-purpose flour Day 7 through 9: Mush the bag Day 10: Mixing day

ingredients

To the remaining batter (only a small amount is left) add the following ingredients and mix well:
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 large box Instant vanilla pudding*
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon, optional
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups all-purpose flour

directions

1
Combine in large non-metal bowl:
2
1 cup each of the following: Flour, sugar and milk; add starter. Pour 4 1-cup starters into gallon Ziplock bags. Give 3 to friends and keep one for yourself.
3
Grease 2 large loaf pans**, spray with oil and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Pour into pans; sprinkle more cinnamon and sugar on top of batter. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes clean.

notes

*For variations, other flavored puddings can be substituted. **Three mini loaf pans can also be used in place of one large loaf pan. Make great gifts.

Source: Linda Garner