Try This Amish Cinnamon Bread Starter Recipe

Amish Bread Starter, creates a sourdough-like bread. This particular starter makes a cinnamon bread, with optional raisins and nuts. Follow the directions closely so you can enjoy the end result.

[recipe title=”Amish Cinnamon Bread Starter” servings=”3 loaves” time=”60 min of baking” difficulty=”Hard” image=”http://tsjohnsononline.com/food/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/04/amish-starter-bread-recipe.jpg” description=”A traditional Amish Starter Bread recipe with a cinnamon twist”]

[recipe-ingredients]
– 2/3 c. sugar
– 2/3 c. milk
– 2/3 c. flour
– 2/3 c. oil
– 3 eggs
– 1/2 tsp. salt
– 1/2 tsp. vanilla
– 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
– 1 c. sugar
– 2 c. flour
– 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
– 1 tsp. baking soda
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[recipe-directions]
1. Combine ingredients in a large airtight container with a lid.
2. Store at room temperature, do not refrigerate.
3. Stir every day for 17 days.
4. The recipe makes more than the 1 cup needed. But allows for evaporation.
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[recipe-notes]
Now the starter is ready. For the next 10 days handle starter according to the following instructions:
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[recipe-directions]
– Day 1, receive the starter
– Day 2, 3 and 4 – stir
– Day 5, Add 1 cup each flour, sugar and milk.
– Day 6 and 7, stir
– Day 8 and 9, stir
– Day 10, Add 1 cup flour, sugar and milk.
– Divide into 3 containers of 1 cup each for friends.
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[recipe-notes]
After removing the 3 cups of batter, mix in the following ingredients:
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[recipe-directions]
– Add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup nuts (optional).
– Using a fork, beat by hand until well blended
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[recipe-notes]
Now it’s time to bake the bread:
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[recipe-directions]
1. Grease pans with butter,
2. Sprinkle with sugar instead of flour.
3. Bake at 325 for 1 hour.
4. Cool 10 minutes,
5. Remove from pans.
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