Ingredients:

  • 1 packet (2.25 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 0.25 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup active Amish Friendship Bread starter
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for crust)

Instructions:

  1. Day 1: In a small glass bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water for 10 minutes until foamy. In a large non-metal bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Stir in 1 cup milk and the yeast mixture. Pour into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
  2. Days 2–4: Squeeze the bag once daily to distribute gases and assist fermentation.
  3. Day 5: Feed the starter by adding 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk to the bag. Squeeze to mix.
  4. Days 6–9: Squeeze the bag once daily.
  5. Day 10: In a non-metal bowl, combine the bag contents with 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Measure out 1 cup of this starter to bake with; give remaining starter to friends or store.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Mix 0.25 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon; dust the pans, knocking out excess.
  7. In a large non-metal bowl, whisk together 1 cup starter, eggs, avocado oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
  8. In a separate bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, 0.75 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, and pudding mix.
  9. Incorporate dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  10. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.