Amish Friendship Banana Nut Bread

Amish Friendship Banana Nut Bread
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    30 People
  • VIEWS
    129

A delightful twist on classic banana bread, this recipe incorporates the unique tang of Amish friendship bread starter and the satisfying crunch of walnuts for a truly special treat. Remember, tradition dictates no metal should touch the starter!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    96 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl (non-metallic, if possible), mash together the shortening and bananas until well combined. Stir in the Amish starter, eggs, sugar, walnuts, and milk until the mixture is uniformly blended. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean. This should take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, but check for doneness starting at 1 hour. (75 minutes)

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Recipe View Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, or until they loosen from the sides. Then, carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of shortening.
Toast the walnuts lightly before adding them to the batter for enhanced flavor.
If you don't have Amish Friendship Bread Starter, you can find recipes online to make your own, or substitute with a similar sourdough-based starter.
This bread freezes well! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for best results.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 43 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lindsay Nikolaus

    I didn't have walnuts, so I used pecans instead. It was still delicious!

  • Timmy Stamm

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow. My family loved it!

  • Josefa Reynolds

    I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit. The friendship starter gives it such a unique taste.

  • Issac Nader

    This recipe is amazing! The bread is so moist and flavorful.

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