Amish Bread

This is an old Amish recipe. Due to the lack of refrigeration they used these techniques in preparing bread. There is something in the enzyme action of the starter liquid that what you add over 10 days keeps it from spoiling. This bread is sweet. Microwaving baked bread for a few seconds enhances flavor.

Day 2, 3, 4: Stir once a day.

Day 6, 7, 8, 9: Stir once each day.

With the remaining starter add 2/3 cup oil, 3 eggs, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 2 teaspoons vanilla.

NOTE: You can add 1 cup apples, raisins, nuts, bananas or dried fruit. May be frosted when cooled.

2 1/2 c. warm water

1 tbsp. sugar

Follow directions of stirring and adding ingredients for 10 days as described in recipe for Amish Bread.

2 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. sour dough starter

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Combine dry ingredients. Add egg, starter, milk, and oil. Stir into flour mixture just until well mixed. Using 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake, bake on a hot, lightly greased griddle until golden, turning once.