Amish Bread Recipe A Taste of Friendship Tradition

Instructions:

1. Day 1: Start the Starter: Combine flour, water, and yeast in the jar. Stir well. Cover loosely with a cloth and let sit at room temperature.
2. Days 2-9: Feed the Starter: Gently stir the starter. Add flour, milk, and sugar. Stir until combined. Cover loosely and let sit at room temperature. Stir once a day if possible.
3. Day 10: Bake the Bread: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (or line with parchment) the loaf pan.
4. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Add Starter: Stir in 1 cup of the starter into the batter. Important note: This will leave you with the rest of the starter to pass on, to bake more bread, or to dispose of.
8. Pour and Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.