Enjoy the traditional taste of Amish Friendship Bread with a healthier twist! This recipe uses wholesome ingredients and reduces the sugar and fat content while maintaining the delicious flavor. Bake a batch of this nutritious bread and share it with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the Amish Friendship Bread Starter, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, applesauce, honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- If desired, stir in the chopped nuts and dried fruit to add extra flavor and texture to the bread batter.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Remove the pans from the oven and let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy the delicious, healthier version of Amish Friendship Bread with your loved ones!
