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Amish Friendship Bread

This recipe may sound alittle overwhelming, but it isn't really! And it's worth it! I refused to make it, or even taste it until someone made me and now I'm hooked on it! I LOVE LOVE this stuff! I've not met anyone so far that hasn't liked this...I highly reccomentd it! There are extras that you can add noted at the bottom, I don't add any of these...

This is the STARTER (follow directions for Day 1, below):

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 c. milk

On Day 1: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2 quart glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature until bubbly. Pour into a gallon size ziplock baggie, and place on counter (not in the fridge!)

On Days 2, 3 and 4: Burp the bag (let the air out) once a day.

On Day 5: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk to the bag, knead bag until mixed up (a few lumps is ok though)

On Days 6, 7, 8 and 9: Knead bag, and burp once a day

On Day 10: Place in big plastic or glass bowl Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk. Remove 3 cups of mixture and give 1 cup each to three friends(Place in gallon size ziplock baggies). Save remaining starter for yourself.

Ok now for the recipe!!! This happens on day ten.....

AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD:

1 c. Amish friendship bread- starter
2/3 c. oil
3 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar

In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Bake in 2 well greased and floured or sugared 9"x5" bread pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

NOTE: Raisins, chopped apples, drained, crushed pineapple, candied fruit, coconut, mashed banana, dates, chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips (1/2 cup each) may be added to batter before baking.