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Greetings! 

Continuing on the recipe theme this week, I'm inviting readers of this blog to enter a contest to win an Amish Friendship Bread kit.

I included a recipe for the bread in my novella, One Child, one of the three novellas in An Amish Christmas. My neighbor--who's become a good friend--tested it along with me. We think it's a thoughtful gift idea for the holidays or any season, really, since you could make variations of the kit (or the bread) and package it differently. Any time is a good time to give a friend a gift.

The bread uses a "starter" similar to that of sourdough bread but it ends up tasting sweeter so don't worry! The starter is kept in a sealed container and each day you add another ingredient until the mixture is ready to be baked. The reason why it's called friendship bread is that you save some of the starter and give it to a friend who can then repeat the process with another friend. And so on and so on ...

Whether you win or not, there's no need to buy one of the pricey kits I saw advertised on the Internet. Twenty-six dollars plus shipping? No way! After all, it's the thought that counts. Simply buy a glass, pottery, or plastic container with a lid that closes securely. It should hold 32 ounces. Include the starter and a wooden spoon because you shouldn't stir the mixture with a metal one. Tie a copy of the recipe and the spoon to the container. If you want, you could include not just the starter but all of the ingredients, maybe add a loaf pan for baking, and some special teas. Place them in a pretty basket, and wrap it all up in that clear cellophane wrapping paper.

Friendships are formed during the Two Days of Christmas that my couples--one Amish, one Englisch --spend together in One Child. I hope that you'll enter the contest and look for An Amish Christmas when it's released to read more about Sarah and David and Kate and Jason--and a surprise visitor! The contest winner will be chosen by random selection by -- drum roll, please -- my friend next door, of course! I'll post the name of the winner on March 20.

Wishing you many warm friendships!

Barbara

Posted by Barbara Cameron at 3/12/2009 10:44 PM
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  • 3/13/2009 6:20 AM Dee Ackerman wrote:
    What a wonderful idea this was. I've done it in the past with hot cocoa mix I made and gave out at Christmas as gifts and everyone loved them. I am anxiously awaiting the new Amish novels to be out. I enjoy these Amish news articles very much. God bless you and keep the stories coming. Sincerely, Dee Ackerman, Brick, NJ
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  • 3/13/2009 6:49 AM Amber Mullis wrote:
    This is a wonderful idea!
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  • 3/13/2009 7:04 AM Erin wrote:
    WOW Barbara, What a great idea for Christmas and if I start now gathering thing together it won't be so much out of my budget. I hope to win but if not you have given me a few Christmas presents I can afford.
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  • 3/13/2009 7:24 AM Mocha with Linda wrote:
    What fun! Please enter me.
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  • 3/13/2009 7:40 AM Karla Hanns wrote:
    I love the idea of including recipes in your books.Amish recipes are the best!!
    After visiting Lancaster County last Sept. I have enjoying making many of the dishes I tasted there. They are all "wonderbar"!! I love Amish stories and am going back to Pa. from Canada again this Sept. Keep those fantastic books coming!!
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  • 3/13/2009 7:46 AM Linda Lewis wrote:
    I would love to win this! I loved the collection of cookbooks you have behind the "Amish Friendship Bread" container in the picture. I have seen these bread starters at huge prices and have passed on them.
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    1. 3/13/2009 8:59 AM Brbara Cameron wrote:
      We took that photo at my friend's house after we had dinner and she wondered about whether she should remove some of the titles in the background. I said I had some similar books at home...Weight Watcher's Cookbook, Carb this and that sort of books! Can't wait to share your comment with her!
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  • 3/13/2009 7:55 AM Susan Manchester wrote:
    I don't know if I told you this already, but An Amish Christmas is available for pre-order at Amazon.com and Christian Book Distributors (CBD). You can bet I put my pre-order in.
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    1. 3/13/2009 8:56 AM Barbara Cameron wrote:
      Susan,

      Thank you so much for mentioning that! Beth, Kathy, and I appreciate you alerting us to that! We worked really hard on stories we hope everyone will love.
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  • 3/13/2009 9:33 AM Lillie Dudley wrote:
    I have done several gifts of this nature, they are so much fun to think up new ideas. Most folks here in Texas do not know alot about the Amish. I think I might use this idea next Christmas and write up a note about how Amish pass on the starter. I am loving this website.
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  • 3/13/2009 9:52 AM Linda Rasmussen wrote:
    This is a great idea. I have this recipe in one of my Amish cookbooks, but haven't tried it yet. Please enter me in this contest. I am really loving this blog. Keep up the good work.
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  • 3/13/2009 1:25 PM Pat Bosch wrote:
    Hi! I am Kathleen's sister, please enter me-I love amish friendship bread!
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  • 3/13/2009 2:28 PM Sandy Larivee wrote:
    Great idea - can't wait to try the recipe. Hope I win!
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  • 3/13/2009 2:32 PM Rose Goddard wrote:
    Hello Barbara,

    And congrarulations to you for your newest Amish books.

    I am always anxious to read anothere new one. Looking forward to yours.

    Rose
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  • 3/13/2009 3:08 PM Joy wrote:
    I would love to enter the contest!
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  • 3/13/2009 3:28 PM CarolG wrote:
    Hello, this is a wonderful idea for a gift. My friend loves it when I make her things.
    Blessings, CarolG
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  • 3/13/2009 9:44 PM Kimberly & guide dog Rufus wrote:
    I'd love to win this. What a neat idea for Christmas gifts. We've done cookie mix in a jar, but I like this idea better.
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  • 3/13/2009 11:54 PM Martha Staton wrote:
    I would like to enter the Friendship Bread Kit Contest. I think it sounds like a lot of fun to make the kit and to give it as a present to others. Thank you.
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  • 3/14/2009 7:49 AM Melody wrote:
    Hey Barbara, I can hardly wait for the novelle's to come out. i have always been a murder mystery reader but have really changed my reading habits since i read my first amish book PLAIN PERFECT ands i look forward to reading many more. the friendship bread contest is a wonderful idea i would love to be in the drawing.best of luck and GOD BLESS
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  • 3/14/2009 1:29 PM Judith Rehm wrote:
    Barbara,
    My father was in the bread business for 45 years in NJ and FL and he always said being around it was always a way to affirm life and close associations. I got to work with him and understood his 'bread of life' meaning. Thanks for the great idea and chance to win this recipe.
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  • 3/16/2009 5:29 PM Judy Iwinski wrote:
    I have been hunting for a recipe of this type for a long time, I enjoying making gifts to give...
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  • 3/17/2009 9:34 AM Donna C. wrote:
    I enjoyed your Race the Wind book for its local Florida history, and now look forward to your Amish novels. (I grew up on a farm in Delaware with Amish neighbors.) Enter me in the contest, please..have made a "friendship cake" before; would love to try the bread. Great idea!
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    1. 3/17/2009 12:30 PM Barbara Cameron wrote:
      Hi Donna,

      Glad to hear you enjoyed RTW. I love writing about families -- especially this story about three generations involved in early racing. Hope you enjoy my Amish stories, too!
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  • 3/17/2009 3:14 PM Cozette wrote:
    Love the website and would like to be included in the drawing. I had the friendship bread recipe once upon a time but somewhere along the line it got lost.
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  • 3/17/2009 5:53 PM Martha Staton wrote:
    I have never heard of a Friendship Cake. Is it made like the Friendship Bread? Thankyou, Martha Staton
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    1. 3/18/2009 1:03 PM Donna C. wrote:
      It was called a Friendship "chain" cake, starting with sugar, peaches and a starter(a friend gives you). Leave on counter for 10 days and stir once a day. Then add sugar and pineapple...10 days, stir 1x. Add cherries & fruit cocktail..10 days, stir 1x, drain & divide into containers for friends.
      Proceed with yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding, oil,eggs, nuts, add that fruit mixture. Bake in bundt. So much ferment it tastes like rum. Best cake I ever had. Now where to get that starter?? I have detailed recipe if you would like, Martha.
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      1. 3/18/2009 1:17 PM Kathleen Fuller wrote:
        This sounds absolutely delicious! I've never heard of it. Can you make the starter from scratch?
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  • 3/18/2009 11:37 PM Martha Staton wrote:
    Dear Donna C.,
    Yes, please send me the recipe. I would like to make this Friendship Cake. It sounds very delicious. I appreciate your shaing the recipe.
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  • 3/18/2009 11:40 PM Martha Staton wrote:
    Dear Donna C.,
    Yes, please send me the recipe. I would like to make this Friendship Chain Cake. It sounds very delicious. I appreciate your shaing the recipe.
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  • 3/19/2009 10:29 AM Donna C. wrote:
    My head is spinning from all the starters for the bread & cake out there. I did find the recipe I use; cake takes 60-days on the counter {including the 30 days to make the fruit (not yeast)starter}.
    http://www.armchair.com/recipe/bake003.html..enjoy the best cake ever! Donna
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    1. 3/20/2009 10:39 AM Donna C. wrote:
      correct website (without the "enjoy"):
      http://www.armchair.com/recipe/bake003.html
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      1. 3/20/2009 12:27 PM Kathleen Fuller wrote:
        Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm looking forward to trying it.
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  • 3/23/2009 4:32 PM judy cooper wrote:
    I am so glad to see this new website. reading about the Amish people is one of my favorite things to do. I admire and respect the people so much.
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