65 Amish Recipes

Description

Homemade Starter and Sweet Bread

This recipe guides you through making a 65 Amish Recipes for sweet bread, then using it to bake a delicious, nutty loaf with optional raisins. The process takes a few weeks, but the result is richly flavored, moist bread perfect for sharing.

Ingredients for Starter:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk

Instructions for Starter (17 days):

1. Combine ingredients: In a large, airtight container, mix flour, sugar, and milk. Store at room temperature; do not refrigerate.
2. Daily care: Stir the mixture every day for 17 days. The recipe makes slightly more than 1 cup to allow for evaporation.
3. Feeding schedule:
   • Day 1: Start the starter.
   • Days 2–4: Stir daily.
   • Day 5: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk.
   • Days 6–7: Stir daily.
   • Days 8–9: Stir daily again.
   • Day 10: Add another 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk.
4. Sharing: After Day 10, divide 3 cups of starter into separate containers to give to friends.

Baking Sweet Bread:

1. Prepare batter: After removing the 3 cups for friends, beat the remaining starter by hand with a fork until smooth.
2. Add mix-ins: Stir in 1 cup raisins and 1 cup nuts (optional).
3. Prepare pans: Grease baking pans with butter and sprinkle with sugar instead of flour.
4. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour.
5. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This method produces a rich, flavorful bread with a slightly sweet, nutty, and fruity taste. The starter develops depth of flavor over time, creating a perfect homemade treat for family or friends.