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    Amish Friendship Starter
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    240 hrs 5 mins

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    Kim D.'s Note:

    This recipe was given to me years ago by a friend's mother along with 1 cup of starter. It's easy to keep and can be used to make a number of delicious recipes using "sourdough starter".

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    Directions:

    1. 1
      Day 1: In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk.
    2. 2
      Stir with a wooden spoon.
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      Cover loosely with a clean cloth dish towel.
    4. 4
      Keep at room temperature.
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      Day 2: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
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      Day 3: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
    7. 7
      Day 4: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
    8. 8
      Day 5: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk.
    9. 9
      Stir.
    10. 10
      Day 6: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
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      Day 7: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
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      Day 8: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
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      Day 9: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.
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      Day 10: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk.
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      Stir.
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      Remove 3 cups of mixture and give one cup to three friends.
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      Save remaining starter for yourself, feeding every fifth day with 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk.
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      ~Note~Don't forget to print out the directions for your friends, so they know how to feed the starter!
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    Ratings & Reviews:

    • on November 21, 2005

      Detailed & clear instructions. I have been using this recipe for over 6 years now, and it is a joy to see it on here! I would not know how to live a week without this working on my cabinet now! Please note: * this can be frozen in 1 1/4 cup measurements in ziplock bag, dated, for up to 6 mos. To use for baking, let thaw 8 hrs. To use for "starting" a new batch - let thaw and count as Day #1... Enjoy!!! ~Lady~

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    • on November 15, 2003

      Some years ago I was given this recipe by a friend from Amish community; made a cake and brought it to a board meeting. The board members raved about the cake, and I have been looking for the starter recipe for a very long time. So glad to have found yours!!! I have now made it a few times with slight variations, and enjoyed it very much. Now I will keep it in my recipe collection, and make a cake for our new neighbor across the street tomorrow. Thank you!

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    • on November 03, 2003

      thanks for posting this...my mom made this years ago and it's wonderful...I never did have the starter recipe though! Thanks a bunch,strawberryjane

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    Nutritional Facts for Amish Friendship Starter

    Serving Size: 1 (426 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 4

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 1038.8
     
    Calories from Fat 68
    60%
    Total Fat 7.6 g
    11%
    Saturated Fat 4.3 g
    21%
    Cholesterol 25.6 mg
    8%
    Sodium 91.5 mg
    3%
    Total Carbohydrate 230.0 g
    76%
    Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
    10%
    Sugars 150.1 g
    600%
    Protein 15.6 g
    31%
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