*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                          Amish Friendship Bread

 Recipe By     : Clipped by Jim Bodle, Aug, 1992
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads                           Amish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    Eggs
     2/3  c             Oil
   2      c             Flour
   1      c             Sugar
   1 1/4  ts            Baking powder
   1 1/2  ts            Cinnamon
     1/4  ts            Salt
     1/2  ts            Baking soda
   1      c             Nuts or raisins -- chopped
                        - (optional)
                        Starter Batter Day 1:
      1/3 c             Flour
      1/3 c             Sugar
      1/3 c             Milk
                        Starter Batter Day 5, 6, 7, 8:
   1      c             Flour
   1      c             Sugar
   1      c             Milk

To starter batter, add remaining ingredients. Pour into well greased
and sugared loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes. Check
after 45 minutes. (Can be put in 3 small loaf pans.)

Starter Batter Day 1:

Pour starter into plastic container. Cover loosely. Do not refrigerate.

Day 2, 3, 4:

Stir.

Day 5:

Add 1 cup each flour, sugar, milk. Stir.

Day 6, 7, 8:

Add 1 cup each flour, sugar, milk. Stir.

Pour 1 cup out and divide into 3 parts, 1/3 cup each. Give 1/3 cup
starter and following recipe to each of two friends. This is Day 1
for them. All batters must be mixed and stored in plastic bowls.


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