Ever Changing Amish Friendship Bread

I have a love/hate relationship with Amish Friendship Bread, it is fermented and kind of fun but have you seen the recipe that comes along with directions????  Not so great.  It includes a lot of sugar and instant pudding.

Each time I make a new batch I try something different in order to create a yummy treat that the family enjoys and something that doesn't make me want to scream as we consume it.  They have not all been winners...I tried one that I was treating as an actual sourdough and even though I did not add any additional sugar it was still too sweet to actually use as bread except with peanut butter or coconut oil spread on it, that was pretty good.

The last batch that I made was pretty awesome and I was even smart enough to write it down so that I could remember for the future!  I made a cinnamon and raisin version of this recipe and I cut out the added sugar, though it is still a nice sweet treat.

These were actually baked in 4 mini loaf pans to give as gifts.

These directions are for after you have fed your starter on Day 10 and split it to share with friends.  To the remaining batter you will add:

3 eggs
1/2 C melted butter
1/2 C milk
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 C flour (I use whole wheat)
1 C raisins

Mix all ingredients together. Pour the batter into 2 pans bake approximately 1 hour. Cool until bread loosens from the pan, about 10 min. Turn out onto serving dish. Serve warm or cool.

I would love to know what you think of this or even better share your versions of Amish Friendship Bread.