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Name: Traditional Amish Friendship Bread from America
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: *For the Starter (if making from scratch):**; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C); 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons); *For the Bread (using 1 cup of active starter):**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; *Optional Add-ins:**; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans); 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cardamom; *For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:**; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon