A little over 2 weeks ago, my Mom gave me a ziplock bag full of this dough. She called it Amish Friendship bread. I was a bit unsure about whether I wanted to take it, and a bit confused as to what it really was, or what I was supposed to do with it. Well, I took it, and 10 days later, I made the most amazing bread I have ever tasted! The kids loved it, and D thought it was the best bread he'd ever had.This little bag grows, and grows. You add milk, flour, and sugar to it 2 different times, and it continues growing. Before you make your bread, you create 4 more ziplock bags full of 1 cup of this dough. You keep one, and give 3 away. You will be making bread every 10 days as long as you keep a starter. I have now given away 6 bags. D took 3 to work this morning to give to his MAN friends he likes it so much. If D is willing to bother talking food or cooking with his coworkers then you know he's impressed.
Last night, I cooked my 2nd batch of this bread. The portion remaining for you to bake creates 2 loafs. My house smelled heavenly! D even stated at one point, "They should make a candle that smells like that bread." The kids came running once the aroma hit thier little noses, wondering 'what's that smell?' They knew what it was, and they could not wait to have some for dessert. I tell you, it's amazing! You will never taste something so good. It's sort of like a coffee cake, but at the same time, muffin like. Just so delicious, mouth watering. Especially when it's right out of the oven!I would love to offer up a starter to anyone that is interested in receieving one and trying it out for yourself. The next time that I will be creating starters will be March 31st. Ten day cycles. I will send the instructions via email so you will be able to readily print copies for whoever you give a starter to after you've made your first batch. Just leave a comment, or email me.