Amish Friendship Bread






1 cup starter (do not refrigerate)
Use wooden spoon to stir
Do not use self-rising flour

Day 1     Do nothing.
Day 2     Stir.
Day 3     Stir.
Day 4     Stir.
Day 5     Add 1 cup each: milk, flour and sugar;  stir.
Day 6     Stir.
Day 7     Stir.
Day 8     Stir.
Day 9     Stir.
Day 10    Add 1 cup each:  milk, flour and sugar;  stir.
Pour 1 cup of batter in each of 3 containers to give away with recipe.

Recipe:

2  cups starter
2/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix with wooden spoon.
Add:
1 box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup chopped nuts

Mix well.  Pour into greased and floured pans 1/2 full.  Sprinkle tops with sugar.  Bake 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans.  Cooking times may vary.  Makes 4 small or two large loaves.