Quick Amish Friendship Bread or Muffins No Starter Required

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Craft the comforting flavors of Amish Friendship Bread in a fraction of the time with this quick and easy recipe—no starter required! Perfect as a loaf or irresistible muffins, this recipe combines pantry staples like cinnamon, vanilla, and buttermilk with optional add-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for a customizable treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have soft, sweet bread or muffins bursting with warm, cinnamon aroma ready to impress. Whether you’re baking for breakfast, a snack, or a gift, this no-starter Amish Friendship Bread delivers all the classic taste without the fuss.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in the optional chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips if desired.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or divide it evenly among the muffin cups.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes for the loaf or 20–25 minutes for muffins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Allow the bread or muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Slice the bread or serve the muffins warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (103.0g)

Calories		370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		17.3 g	22%
	Saturated Fat	2.8 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	8.4 g
Cholesterol		33 mg	11%
Sodium		245 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		50.6 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	6%
	Total Sugars	32.8 g
Protein		4.9 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		54 mg	4%
Iron		1.5 mg	9%
Potassium		170 mg	4%

*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: 1874 cal (41.3%%)

Protein: 237 cal (5.2%%)

Carbs: 2427 cal (53.5%%)