In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2-quart nonreactive container (made of glass, ceramic or plastic), combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or the flour ...

"Approximately six years ago, my neighbor, JoAn Stone, gave me a starter, and I have enjoyed baking bread ever since. The Amish Friendship Cinnamon Bread recipe is ideal for sharing with others. On ...

This starter has a buttermilk base, and it takes about a week to make. Then the starter is used to make a sponge, which takes one to two days and gives the bread even more flavor. The sponge is then ...

Dear Lisa: I am presently trying the 10-day Amish Friendship Bread. It says not to refrigerate. How does the milk stay fresh? Why doesn't it make you sick? Sunday, my child and I will bake the bread.

It seems unusual to bake bread in a casserole, but just go with it. Where I live, people go wild for anything Amish. There are Amish communities a few hours north, and all summer long the little towns ...