Amish Friendship Bread

Name: Amish Friendship Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (softened); 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice; 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; Cinnamon/sugar mixture; 2/3 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

June 6, 2016 Jenny 45 Comments

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Amish Friendship Bread is one of those foods from my childhood that I love!! My mom and her friends used to pass around those starter bags… but as a mom who works from home, starter bags don’t ever happen for me! I was excited when my mom passed this recipe on to me there is no starter bag requ8ired for the friendship bread! This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. This post includes affiliate links that will earn the site a small commission when used.

Do you have that time of day where it’s just your time, no interruptions with nothing else going on?? For me, it’s morning, either right after the kids goes to school, or if I am up before them before they get up in the morning. My favorite thing to do is sit on my deck. I love to sit and reflect on what is going on that day, things going on in general, and life. Typically, I try to eat my breakfast during this time. As a mom, multitasking is a must — even, sadly, during our quiet time.

I generally don’t mind multitasking as long as my breakfast is one of my favorites, like Amish Friendship Bread. It always reminds me of my mom since it’s one of the loaf breads she is known for making. And I can’t forget the favorite part: a perfect drink to go with it. A TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods are one of my favorites, especially on a cooler morning like our early summer mornings. Plus you can also order this on Amazon as well, the perfect way to get your day started off right!

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Amish Friendship Bread Ingredients

Bread Batter:

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice)
2 teaspoons baking soda

Cinnamon/Sugar Mixture:

2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Amish Friendship Bread Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease two loaf pans. I always use Pyrex glass pans for my bread baking!! Over the years I keep trying metal pans but I just don’t get the same results as cooking with glass! Plus you can see the cinnamon swirls through the glass, Isabella says that’s her favorite part of baking with them!

Pyrex Easy Grab Loaf Dish, Pack of 2 Dishes

In a mixer, cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs. Add milk, flour, and baking soda.

Put 1/4 of the batter (or a little less) into each of the greased loaf pans.

In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of the batter in each pan.

Pour the remaining batter evenly in the bread pans.

Sprinkle both pans with the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture.

Swirl a knife through the batter in each pan.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the toothpick tester comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing from pan.

What I love about this bread is it’s just thrown in a bowl. There’s no kneading, no yeast, and no starter kits required. Plus, you can make a loaf for you and a friend! I also love that Amish Friendship Bread pairs perfectly with a TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pod.

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What is your favorite way to enjoy your “me time”?