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I’ve always loved Amish friendship bread, so when a friend recently gave me some starter, I was excited to make some loaves! I looked for some recipes without the pudding mix that is now called for (but hasn’t always been called for), and I ended up making this yummy whole-wheat version.
This “healthy edition” is quite delicious and still has that sweet, cinnamon flavor we all know and love from the original recipe! I didn’t add any mix-ins this time (I love adding pecans, though!), so my loaves were a bit smaller. The variations on mix-ins are seemingly endless!
If you don’t have any starter right now, you can make your own (yes, even if you’re not Amish) by following the directions here.
This is a great recipe for kids to help with since it just involves mixing (nothing complicated!). And, you won’t believe how wonderful your house smells while it is baking!
Whole-Wheat Amish Friendship Bread
(original recipe found here)
2 cups whole wheat flour, freshly ground
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup sucanat
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 cup applesauce (or mashed banana)
Optional mix-ins: raisins, chocolate chips, berries, nuts
Grind wheat in the WonderMill.
Grease two loaf pans (I use olive oil). Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring until blended.
Pour batter into pans, dividing evenly.
When oven is preheated, bake for 30-45 minutes until done. (How to tell if it’s done: top will crack, edges will darken slightly, and toothpick will come out clean.)
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove to cooling racks.
Makes 2 loaves.
Alternatively, you can bake one large loaf or a bunch of mini loaves (to give as gifts, etc.).
Enjoy!
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I’m officially starting the THIRD TRIMESTER! I’m excited, you guys!! At the same time, though, I’m beginning to feel very nervous about having three little ones this fall. All the comments I get about having my hands full now aren’t exactly helping inspire any confidence in me either.
I’m doing some back stretches/exercises that I am hoping will begin to help with the extreme back pain I’ve been experiencing the last few weeks. I’m trying to improve my posture and do what I need to do to help my body adjust to all the extra weight in the front.
I’m going to see my midwife this week for my checkup and glucose test. Praying everything is okay!
Baby boy is moving a lot, per usual. Last week Vera listened to his heartbeat with my at-home dopplar. She is getting excited about her new baby brother! Cordelia is blissfully ignorant, but I know she’ll love him too.
Thank you for praying for us and our sweet boy!
