COVID 19 pandemic is the cause of many shortages. Apparently, one cousin could not score yeast in stores. Seems like I should begin keeping starter in the fridge and bake on a regular basis again. Thought I’d save a couple of recipes here for starter. The first one is dairy free.
Amish Friendship Bread Starter (Potato Flake) with Video
Amish Friendship Bread Starter (Potato Flake)
Prep Time
10 mins
This Potato Flake Amish Friendship Bread sourdough starter uses mashed potato flakes and is dairy free.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons instant potato flakes
1⁄2 cup sugar
1 cup warm water
21⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or one package)
Subsequent Feedings
3 tablespoons instant potato flakes 1⁄2 cup sugar
1 cup warm water
Instructions
To Make the Starter
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In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes, 1⁄2 cup sugar, 1 cup warm water and yeast.
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Cover loosely and let sit on the counter for 2 days, stirring daily.
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After two days, add 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes, 1⁄2 cup sugar, and 1 cup warm water to the starter.
Mix well.
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Cover loosely and leave on counter for 8-12 hours. Refrigerate for 3-5 days.
Making the Bread and Subsequent Feedings
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Stir well and remove 1 cup of the starter to bake with immediately. Give away or discard all but 1 cup of the remaining starter.
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Feed the starter with 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes, 1⁄2 cup sugar, 1 cup warm water. Cover loosely and leave on counter for 8-12 hours. Refrigerate for 3-5 days, and then repeat the above steps to bake and continue maintaining the starter.
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ENJOY!
Recipe Notes
Use this starter with Potato Flake Sourdough Bread or Strawberry Upside Down Amish Friendship Bread Cake.
Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Prep Time Total Time
10 mins 10 mins Author: Friendship Bread Kitchen
Ingredients
.25 ounce active dry yeast (or 1 packet) 1⁄4 cup warm water 110° F/45° C
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
Instructions
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes.
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In a 2-quart glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly with a
whisk or fork.
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Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture.
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Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature until bubbly. Consider this Day 1 of the 10-day cycle. For
the next 10 days, handle starter according to the instructions for Amish Friendship Bread.
Recipe Notes
The starter should be left at room temperature. Drape loosely with dish towel or plastic wrap. Do not use metal utensils or bowls. If using a sealed Ziploc bag, be sure to let the air out if the bag gets too puffy.
Your yield may exceed 4 cups depending on the temperature of your kitchen and eagerness of your starter. If this happens, reserve one cup for baking and divide the remaining batter into Ziploc baggies of 1 cup each to freeze for future use or share with friends.
For instructions on how to care for your Amish Friendship Bread starter for ten days, click here. We also have a bunch of FREE instruction printables so you can gift your starter in style!
