Amish friendship bread

chrisynz, Aug 22, 5:17am
as any one tried it, i was given the "bug" and will be making it up next thursday.
cake4, Aug 22, 5:23am
no but I would be interested to see how yours goes :)
chrisynz, Aug 22, 5:28am
will let u know, after i make it i will have three "bugs" to give away. its goodasu dont have to "feed' it very day. only once within 10 days. before u make it up and the mixture can also make nice muffins so i have been told. will update after baking day.
korbo, Aug 22, 3:04pm
how do you start the bug!
winnie231, Aug 22, 3:49pm
There's a lovely novel out based around the Amish Friendship Bread.
It's a heart-warming story & well worth a read.
It also includes recipes , hints & tips for making the bread and more .
http://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/book/friendship-bread/38177900/
sarahb5, Aug 22, 4:01pm
It makes the best light fruit cake ever!My mum was given one (it's also known as Herman's cake for some reason) and she kept it going for years.
cgvl, Aug 22, 4:44pm
I have made them, really nice bur no good if you want to freeze. I have found they tend to go dry if frozen but that may just be my experience or I have cooked them too long.
Enjoy though I always have.
rosiemoodle, Aug 22, 9:19pm
I just got one today too must be doing the rounds.
rosiemoodle, Aug 22, 9:20pm
from what I gather you have to be given it
sarahb5, Aug 22, 9:24pm
Yes that's why it's called friendship bread
rosiemoodle, Aug 22, 9:32pm
I just googled and found a few recipes for the starter
pickles7, Aug 22, 10:29pm