Instructions, Pour the warm water into a small glass bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water. Let this stand for 5-8 minutes to allow it to dissolve. In a larger glass bowl (or plastic bowl. Don't use metal bowls or utensils for sourdough), mix together the flour and sugar with a wooden spoon. Stir in the milk and then the yeast mixture. AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD By Unknown Author First, a few notes: • Do NOT use any metal spoons or bowls when mixing. If you would like to prepare your own starter from scratch, the instructions follow: TO PREPARE A NEW BATCH OF STARTER TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of warm water and 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) of dry Spray two smaller bread pans with cooking spray. Sprinkle the pans with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Pour batter into pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Optional: add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, etc. Printable Amish Friendship Bread Recipe from thebensonstreet.com, Directions. Preheat oven to 325° F. In a large mixing bowl, add ingredients as listed. Grease two large loaf pans. Dust the greased pans with a mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour the batter evenly into loaf or cake pans and sprinkle the remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture on the top. Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C). , To the one cup of batter in the bowl add the following: , eggs , cup oil ½ cup milk , cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla , teaspoons cinnamon 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda , cups flour , or 2 small boxes instant pudding (any flavor) , cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional) ,