11 Reviews of Amish Friendship Starter

From: LadyOutlaw

On Nov 21, 2005

Detailed & clear instructions. I have been using this recipe for over 6 years now, and it is a joy to see it on here! I would not know how to live a week without this working on my cabinet now! Please note: * this can be frozen in 1 1/4 cup measurements in ziplock bag, dated, for up to 6 mos. To use for baking, let thaw 8 hrs. To use for "starting" a new batch - let thaw and count as Day #1... Enjoy!!! ~Lady~

From: SheCooksToConquer

On Mar 12, 2008

Thanks for posting this! We od it exactly the same way except we store the starter in a Ziploc bag (with the date clearly written on it so you don't lose track of the days), and "smoosh" the bag every day instead of stirring. You usually need to open the bag every day or so to "deflate" it, but it makes it easier to give it to others, and safer to store in your kitchen. You're wonderful, Kim! Thanks again!

From: strawberryjane

On Nov 3, 2003

thanks for posting this...my mom made this years ago and it's wonderful...I never did have the starter recipe though! Thanks a bunch,strawberryjane

From: Scandigirl

On Nov 15, 2003

Some years ago I was given this recipe by a friend from Amish community; made a cake and brought it to a board meeting. The board members raved about the cake, and I have been looking for the starter recipe for a very long time. So glad to have found yours!!! I have now made it a few times with slight variations, and enjoyed it very much. Now I will keep it in my recipe collection, and make a cake for our new neighbor across the street tomorrow. Thank you!

From: LenLen

On Nov 20, 2006

I loved this starter!! I have tried some others in the past but they just haven't worked. I live in Indonesia and even with the very humid weather this worked exceptionally well!! The sour smell starts to develop around the 3rd day. This starter goes very well with "Classic San Fransisco Sourdough Bread" http://www.recipezaar.com/154142 Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!! ^^

From: Woman of Iron

On Jun 17, 2006

Thank you! Thank you!! I've been looking this recipe for years! Mom passed 11 years ago and her and I use to pass this one around to our friends.. it was the church rage many moons ago!! Again.. I can't thank enough! This recipe is the best.. I can't rave enough!

From: jadelabyrinth

On Nov 21, 2006

Worked like a charm, thanks!

From: Chef #278214

On Dec 13, 2007

Oh thank goodness! I was "blessed" enough to be given a starter a couple of months ago, but it is dreadful to think that you have to make it every 10 days, if you don't want too! I was hoping to find the starter and now I have. Thank you so much for posting! Note, I baked two batches last night...one in a bundt pan (an hour and 10 minutes) and the other in the 4 mini pans (50 minutes). The bundt pan is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

From: chemonurse93

On Sep 2, 2008

I have used this several times with the starter I first began with Amish Friendship Bread and Starter. However that recipe is a 27 day starter so I tried this one with the starter I got from the end of those first 27 days. It worked great. I also used that bread recipe and it was great. Thanks for sharing. I am on my third round of starter and am excited to have this website to use.

From: V'nut-Beyond Redemption

On Sep 27, 2008

I used this to make a couple of cakes and a loaf of the best sourdough bread I have ever made. The bread turned out sweet but so delish!