Friendship Bread with Pudding

Transform your baking routine with this irresistible Friendship Bread with Pudding recipe, a delightful twist on the classic Amish Friendship Bread. Made with a sweet, tangy Friendship Bread starter and enriched with creamy vanilla instant pudding, this moist and flavorful bread boasts hints of warm cinnamon and vanilla in every bite. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and eggs, with optional add-ins like raisins or chopped nuts for added texture. What sets this recipe apart is the irresistible cinnamon-sugar crust that forms while baking, creating the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and yielding two generously sized loaves, this bread is as easy as it is delicious—ideal for sharing with friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this Friendship Bread with Pudding will quickly become a cherished recipe in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Friendship Bread starter
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 box (3.4 ounces) Vanilla instant pudding mix
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing)
• 2 tablespoons Cinnamon sugar (for dusting pans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans generously with butter. Sprinkle the pans with cinnamon sugar, tilting them to ensure even coating. Tap out excess.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Friendship Bread starter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and milk. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Add the instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

Step 5

If using raisins and/or chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.

Step 7

Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar over the tops of the batter in each pan for a sweet, crunchy crust.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Carefully transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 11

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1578.9 grams (1578.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5287

Total Fat 276.60g	355%
Saturated Fat 49.00g	245%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.60g
Cholesterol 611mg	204%
Sodium 3224mg	140%
Total Carbohydrate 650.80g	237%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 309.70g
Protein 69.90g	140%

Vitamin D 238IU	1188%
Calcium 612mg	47%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 1973mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 48.5%