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Easy Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

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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 never happen for me!  This is so easy to make and makes for the perfect coffee bread!

Amish Friendship Bread sliced open on a cutting board with a loaf and slice

First posted in 2016 and updated in 2023

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I was excited when my mom sent me this Amish Friendship bread recipe. I love that it is an Amish friendship bread without starter, plus it’s easy! Just throw together and let it bake.  It’s like a coffee cake and is perfect for enjoying breakfast! So crumbly and moisty, the whole family will love it!

Amish Friendship Bread Recipe Ingredients

Amish Friendship Bread Batter Ingredients:

  • Butter– Either salted butter or unsalted butter will work for this. You will want the butter to be softened so I leave mine out of the fridge the night before.
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Buttermilk– I make mine most of the time, take two cups of milk, add two Tablespoons of white vinegar, and allow it to set for a bit.
  • Baking Soda

Amish Friendship Bread Topping Ingredients:

  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon

How To Make Amish Friendship Bread:

Start by making your buttermilk if needed. If you don’t have buttermilk in a bowl or glass, add two cups of milk, add 2 Tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice, and allow it to set. 

Preheat your 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 don’t get the same results as cooking with glass!  

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In a mixer, cream together butter, sugar, and eggs.

Amish Friendship Bread in mixing bowl with whisk

Next add the milk, flour, and baking soda into the mixer until well mixed.

Pour 1/4 of the mixed batter into each of your greased loaf pans.

In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.

Amish Friendship Bread batter in bread pans with first layer of cinnamon sugar

Take the cinnamon-sugar mixture and sprinkle about 3/4 between the two pans on top of the bread batter.  

Pour the remaining batter evenly into the bread pans.

Sprinkle both pans with the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture.

Take a knife and swirl the knife thru the batter in each pan.

Amish Friendship Bread in bread pans with top layer of cinnamon sugar swirled in

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

Cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing from pan.

Amish Friendship Bread Baked in bread pan

Cool on baking racks before storing.

Amish Friendship Bread baked cooling on baking racks

Serve and Enjoy!

Amish Friendship bread with Tazo chai tea.

What is your favorite homemade bread recipe?  

How to store Amish Friendship bread

Store in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days; mine rarely last that long. You can freeze the loaf of bread for up to 90 days in an air-tight container or a Ziploc bag.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The air-tight container and a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

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Amish Friendship Bread sliced open on a cutting board with a loaf and slice
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Amish Friendship Bread

This Amish Friendship bread is the perfect treat to make and share with friends! Plus with no starter kit required you can make it anytime!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Amish Friendship bread, friendship bread
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 15 servings
Calories 412kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Loaf Pans
  • Kitchen Aid Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Racks

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Butter
  • 2 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Cup Buttermilk
  • 4 Cup Flour
  • 2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

Amish Friendship Bread Sugar Mixture

  • 2/3 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

  • If you don't have buttermilk in a bowl or glass put two cups of milk and add either 2 Tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice and allow it to set. 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease two loaf pans
  • In a mixer, cream together butter, sugar, and eggs.
  • Next add the milk, flour, and baking soda into the mixer until well mixed.
  • Pour 1/4 of the mixed batter into each of your greased loaf pans.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Take the cinnamon-sugar mixture and sprinkle about 3/4 of it between the two pans on top of the bread batter.  
  • Pour the remaining batter evenly into the bread pans.
  • Sprinkle both pans with the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture.
  • Take a knife and swirl the knife thru 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Jessica says

    June 6, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Bread that doesn’t need yeast or special flour?! My kind of bread! 😀

    Reply
    • Joan Simmons says

      July 18, 2017 at 9:36 PM

      Wonder if almond milk couldbe substituted. I am on a special diet due to chroniccyummy probs. Milk is a nono for nless its rice or almond mlk. I have about 8 oz of almond milk.

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        July 23, 2017 at 2:10 PM

        I have never baked with almond milk. Did you try it? Would love to know how it turned out.

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        • Jan says

          August 21, 2017 at 6:01 AM

          Not for this recipe, but I did use almond milk for the recipe for the really simple, one bowl coconut custard pie. I also toasted the coconut a little too. I think it adds a delicious extra flavor to any recipe. I want to make this one too, not sure exactly what I’m going to do. I do t know if making buttermilk alternative works with almond milk.

          Reply
          • Jenny says

            August 24, 2017 at 4:29 PM

            Let me know if works. Think it would a good flavor

    • JACQUELINE RIZZO says

      April 26, 2021 at 4:18 PM

      Omgggggg this was awsome!!!!!20 stars

      Reply
  2. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    June 7, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    This bread is so easy to make , but should taste delicious. It would be perfect for breakfast.

    Reply
  3. Courtney says

    June 7, 2016 at 4:35 PM

    I love how easy and delicious this sounds! 🙂

    Reply
  4. angie says

    June 7, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    oh so yummy when I saw the post I did think of a recipe that is also a friendship bread. I love the recipe you shared full of taste and so much easier to fix

    Reply
  5. Laurie says

    June 7, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    Jenny, Looks pretty easy and I love there is no starter required! Pinned to share!

    Reply
  6. Cook This Again, Mom! says

    June 8, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    This looks so simple and delicious, I can’t wait to try it! Pinned. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Janet says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:22 PM

    Hi Jenny, The bread and the tea sound like a winning combination!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    I love friendship bread!!!
    Jennifer

    Reply
  9. Bethany says

    June 10, 2016 at 4:33 AM

    I love a good quick bread, and this one looks amazing!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    June 12, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    This looks so good! I’ve been on the look out for more loaf/bread recipes, and this one looks like the kids would love it {and me!}.

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    June 12, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    Funny thing – at Starbucks. I ALWAYS have a bag of Amish Friendship bread mix on my countertop – this is great to have so that if I’ve ever in a snag and need to make some, no 10+ days of nonsense for me!

    Reply
  12. Donna @ Soul Survival says

    June 13, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Jenny, I love quick breads like this. It looks delicious. I’ll have to make some to go with my morning coffee. I love to drink mine outside on my patio, especially this time of year!

    Reply
  13. Sandy says

    July 16, 2016 at 5:39 AM

    Can this be frozen, for later use?

    Reply
  14. Barrie says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    This sounds yummy! I had made the kind that you pass around like 6million times and it sits on your shelf for a week, scaring your husband….So this is a welcome change! Can’t wait to try it soon!

    Reply
  15. Janet Vinyard says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Jenny, The Amish bread and the Chai Latte sound delicious! I would love to enjoy some on my deck but it’s still too hot here! Maybe in another month! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Blessings, Janet

    Reply
  16. Sandra Garth says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    No starter and no yeast? I’m all over this one!

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    September 18, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    Really excited to try this amazing looking bread!
    Thanks
    Michelle

    Reply
  18. Heidi says

    September 19, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    This brings back memories of when we lived in Maryland and would make this bread. I forgot about the recipe, thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
  19. Christine says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    That sounds so quick and easy, that it’d be shameful if I didn’t try it! Looks wonderful.

    Reply
  20. Jenna says

    September 22, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    Mmmmm…..I love Amish bread. We just moved to a town full of Mennonites and there’s a Mennonite run bakery here where I can buy this kind bread. I’m a little bit addicted already. Love that you provided a recipe so I can give it a try on my own.

    Reply
  21. Amy says

    September 22, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Ooooh, this is right up my alley! Pinned! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

    Reply
  22. Sharon says

    September 22, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Your recipe for Amish Friendship Bread sounds delicious and looks easy to make. I’m going to make it this weekend. Pinned and tweeted.

    Reply
  23. Phyllis says

    January 16, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Yummy it looks so delicious.and i love Amish Bread.thanks for sharing

    Reply
  24. missy says

    January 20, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    what size loaf pans please…

    Reply
  25. Jill says

    February 28, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    It’s in my oven right now! Will eat it with my morning coffee?. I love the barter, so fluffy & smooth!

    Reply
  26. Chris says

    March 9, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    I know it doesn’t need it but was is meant by ‘ no starter required’ ?
    Is it what we in UK would call ‘proving’ – leaving the mixture in a warm place to rest/rise before cooking?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      March 9, 2017 at 10:04 AM

      Back in the day when my mom first started making this bread there was a bag of ingredients you shared with friends. You would have a list of what to add to it and then how much to separate out to give to friends, it had to set for so many days on the counter too. So much easier to just be able to whip up a batch.

      Reply
      • Annette pye says

        July 17, 2017 at 9:27 AM

        Do you have that recipe for the other one the starter had this a long time ago lost it

        Reply
      • Kathy Mishler says

        August 1, 2017 at 5:37 PM

        Yes I do that to. It takes 10 days then you separate it and share it, and start over.

        Reply
      • Sonya says

        June 5, 2019 at 8:36 AM

        I wish I could find the starter recipe. That’s how I was introduced to this versatile bread and I would love to share the old way.

        Reply
        • Jenny says

          June 5, 2019 at 9:15 AM

          Me to! This one is pretty close for whipping up but I loved the original one

          Reply
  27. Mills says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:14 PM

    Which kind of flour? Self rising or all purpose

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      March 31, 2017 at 2:59 PM

      All purpose flour is what I use. I can not seem to make breads that need to rise.

      Reply
  28. Alicia says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    How did you come up with the sugar and carb grams I am a diabetic and so is my husband those numbers sound outrageous when looking up another reciepe its only has 32.7 g of carbs and sugars 18.9 g

    Reply
  29. Jodie Cooks says

    October 20, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    How many loafs does this recipe make?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      October 21, 2017 at 4:24 PM

      Makes two of my loaf pans. It kinda varies on the type of loaf pan

      Reply
      • sandy says

        November 27, 2017 at 9:07 AM

        I don’t have glass bread pans and would like to know if it would turn out in a glass pie pyrex dish like the Hawaiian bread they sell, cannot afford to buy glass loaf pans this time of year, how about bundt pans and they are also in metal..why do they not turn out in metal pans?

        Reply
        • Jenny says

          November 27, 2017 at 7:26 PM

          I do not cook as well in metal pans it turns out, so it’s a personal preference. I could see this working a bundt pan, if you try it let me know!

          Reply
  30. Cathy says

    August 5, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    Did you use salted or unsalted butter?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 6, 2018 at 1:54 PM

      I tend to always have salted butter on hand and it turns out great. I am sure you could go either way with it.

      Reply
  31. Cynthia Wesley says

    August 21, 2018 at 9:56 PM

    I would love to have the recipe you divide if someone can email me!!

    Reply
  32. Amber says

    March 23, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    3 stars
    Takes much longer to bake than 45-50 minutes. Had to bake mine 1 hour and 10 minutes.

    Reply
  33. Linda Turk says

    November 21, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    5 stars
    Could a different flour be used to make it gluten free?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:31 PM

      You could!!! I am not sure if its the same amount you would use.

      Reply
  34. Jeri anderson says

    January 15, 2021 at 7:18 AM

    Can you use wheat flour

    Reply
  35. carole truswell says

    April 19, 2021 at 12:52 AM

    i remember this when my mom and grandmother would share it with from our small independent chapel. we have a family history from the amish and mennonite church. when grandmother would make this and we would have a few slices for breakfast.. mostly she made it for our congregation. and you may use my internet address for your people who also like to share recipes, or receipts as the old spelling goes..lol

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  36. carole truswell says

    April 19, 2021 at 12:56 AM

    5 stars
    thanks for including me.. love have new easy quick bread recipes was in a severe head-on collision in 2009 and my baking is limited to less time than before

    Reply
  37. Judy says

    September 17, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    can other flavors be added? When I used to make the long recipe I would add van pudding (dry) sometimes, for example. can I do this with your recipe?

    Reply
  38. Jennifer says

    March 23, 2023 at 10:23 AM

    3 stars
    This bread took way longer than 50 minutes at 350 degrees. When I took it out at that time. It was almost liquid mush inside. I hate when recipes are wrong. I used two normal sized metal loaf pans. Stuck back in for an additional 45 minutes with foil on top so it wouldn’t burn. I question whether the temp is correct for this recipe or if I needed extra large loaf pans.

    Reply
  39. Sarah says

    August 23, 2023 at 5:21 AM

    5 stars
    Tastes just like the original Amish friendship bread without the hassle! I also used metal pans and they came out perfect!!

    Reply

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