What if I don't have an Amish Friendship Bread starter?

You can get a starter from a friend who's already baking with it, or you can make your own! There are plenty of recipes online for starting your own Amish Friendship Bread starter. It takes about 10 days to get it ready, but it's well worth the effort!

Can I use canned pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

No, you should use plain pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling has added spices and sugar that will alter the flavor and texture of the bread.

My bread is sinking in the middle. What did I do wrong?

This can happen if your oven temperature is too high, or if you opened the oven door too often during baking. Make sure your oven is at the correct temperature and avoid opening the door unnecessarily. Also, ensure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can try substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. However, the texture may be slightly different. Look for a blend that's designed for baking and contains xanthan gum for best results.

Pumpkin Spice Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

Description

Craving a warm, spiced treat that screams fall? This Pumpkin Spice Amish Friendship Bread is a delicious twist on a classic, bringing the cozy flavors of pumpkin spice to the unique tradition of Amish Friendship Bread.

Ingredients

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1 cup Amish Friendship Bread starter
1 cup all-purpose flour (for starter feeding)
2 cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
1 cup granulated sugar (for starter feeding)
1 cup granulated sugar (for dough)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Day 1–5: Stir your starter daily with a non-metal spoon in a non-metal bowl. Keep it at room temperature.
Day 6: Feed the starter with 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir until combined.
Day 7: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Measure out 1 cup of starter to use. Save or share the rest.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add granulated and brown sugar to wet mixture and mix well.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
Stir in 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use an active and bubbly starter. Don’t overmix the batter. Check doneness with a skewer. Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation. Serve with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, apple cider, or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temp or 5 days in fridge. Can be frozen for up to 2–3 months.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg