Amish Friendship Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Amish Friendship Bread

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dessert Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----STARTER:-----
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon yeast
-----COFFEE CAKE:-----
2/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup nuts -- and raisins mixed
-----OPTIONAL TOPPING-----
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup brown sugar, packed
2 Teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 Cup oats -- quick-cooking
1/2 Cup nuts -- optional

Starter: mix all ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover loosely with
lid or plate. Let stand in a warm place.
Stir each day. On the 5th and 10th days add 1 cup flour, 1 cup
milk and 1 cup sugar. Then remove 2 cups starter for restarting.
(Keep 1 cup for yourself and give 1 cup to a friend.) To the
remainder combine all batter ingredients, mixing well. Pour half
the batter into two greased and floured loaf pans (or one 9x13
pan). Mix streusel topping and pour half of it over the batter.
Add the remaining batter, then the remaining streusel and bake at
350 for 40-50 minutes until the cake tests done.



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