Bread of Friendship

Well, the party's over and I need to put away a "few" decorations.  (You learn to pick your battles.) I really meant to jump back in here sooner.  My new spring regime consists of going to bed early and sleeping late, and although I'm feeling more rested and relaxed, its throwing off my routine.  The day goes by so fast now and before I know it, I'm climbing back into bed again.  Spring may be officially here, but I'm still in hibernation mode.  It's also snowing at the moment, so that just proves my point.  Our Easter Brunch was great btw!  Grace baked yummy carrot-cake cupcakes; I made cinnamon rolls from the Amish Friendship Bread starter we happily received a couple weeks ago.  That stuff is so gross, and smells to high heaven, but it makes some pretty tasty bread.  It arrived in a large zip-loc plastic bag with instructions to "mush the bag" and relieve the gas once a day.  Which we did.  Religiously.  Just in case it exploded or something.  Seriously.  That would not be good.  On the 6th day we added more flour, sugar, and milk.  (The milk sours and accounts for the smell.)  It was ready on day ten.  I scooped out a cupful and added flour, oil, baking powder, and salt to make some pizza dough.  I didn't measure precisely here, just kept adding flour (about 3 cups or so) until the dough was the right consistency.  Then I crossed my fingers and rolled it out.  Happy to report it was really really good.  Both pizzas baked up beautifully.  Did the same thing with the cinnamon rolls, adding a little sugar into the mix this time, and also had pretty good results.  If you ever have the opportunity to try it or want to make some to share with friends, I highly recommend it.  (Visit the above link if you want to find out more about it.) 

Comments

[dawn]

I have done this before, but NEVER the pizza dough... thanks for the tip!

[Irma]

I have also done this before, but the dough was called "Herman" why Herman?, don't remember. I also have one for a fruit mixture that you also feed and then bake into cakes, one to give away, one to eat and one to continue the process. I will need to find this recipe. It's really good. Has cherries, pineapple, and more.

[Judy]

Yum! I am always looking for a great pizza crust recipe. Neat idea.

[Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven]

It looks so yummy! I love all your sweet Easter decorations. I just hate to take mine down, so early in the spring!

[Diane]

A batch of "friendship dough" made the rounds of our quilt group. After a while, no one would take anyone's excess (kinda like your zuchini). We concluded that it got its name by ruining many a friendship!

[christy]

Lovely spring time decor! :)

[jonipossin]

All of your Easter decor looks so colorful all nested together.

I remember the smell of the sour milk from the bread starter. I have a touchy gag reflex... need I say more??
Joni

[jonipossin]

All of your Easter decor looks so colorful all nested together.

I remember the smell of the sour milk from the bread starter. I have a touchy gag reflex... need I say more??
Joni

[paula luckhurst]

Carrot-cake cupcakes ! Looks like a wonderful idea.

[Mo'a]

My Mother bought Friendship started to my house at a visit years ago. She was going to make a Friendship cake that was all the rage at the time...one thing lead to another and time flew and Mother did not have time to make the bread.
A few weeks later I opened my refrigerator and found a big oozing lump moving towards the door...I had no idea what it was as Mother had not told me about the starter. Let me just say that the movie Ghost Busters had just come out ;)

[cindy]

i have some starter, and never thought to use it for pizza either! good to know, i usually get tired of 'feeding' the monster, and i put it in the refrigerator to 'sleep'! i also remember it being called 'herman bread' back in the 80's... we thought it was funny, 'cause my uncle is named herman too!

[Miss Paula]

I have done this before. Maybe I will start some!!

[Amy]

What a DARLING BLOG!!!
I found you via Becky and I see why she talks so fondly of you.
Hugs to a new blogging friend,
Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

[Trevlyn]

Your Easter decorations AND food look so yummy! I've lurked for months and just wanted to tell you what a beautiful, welcoming and crafty place your blog is! Thanks for sharing!