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Simple and Wholesome Amish Baking Recipes to Try at Home

Simple and Wholesome Amish Baking Recipes to Try at Home

Bring the comfort of Amish baking into your kitchen with these easy, wholesome recipes. From soft potato rolls and apple cream pie to classic lemon bars and raspberry bread pudding, these timeless treats are perfect for weekend baking.

Mennonite Potato Rolls

Serves: 10–12 – Prep time: 20 minutes – Cook time: 20 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): Cal. 399, Carbs 62g, Fat 13g, Protein 8g, Sodium 348mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 package yeast
  • 1 cup warm potatoes, mashed
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350⁰F.
  2. In a medium bowl, completely dissolve the yeast in the water.
  3. Mix in the eggs, potatoes, salt, shortening and sugar.
  4. Add 3 cups of flour and mix well.
  5. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing.
  6. Refrigerate overnight.
  7. Roll the prepared dough into ball shapes.
  8. Lightly grease two cake pans using your hands.
  9. Add the dough to the greased pans.
  10. Bake until golden brown.

 

 

Classic Crumble Cake

Serves: 12 – Prep time: 8–10 minutes – Cook time: 25–30 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): Cal. 329, Carbs 50g, Fat 12g, Protein 5.6g, Sodium 295mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350⁰F.
  2. Prepare two pie pans (10 inches) in advance; grease lightly using your hands.
  3. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the baking powder, flour, salt, and sugar.
  4. Add in the butter and knead till the mixture becomes a coarse meal.
  5. Set aside about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly mix the vanilla extract, milk and eggs.
  7. Mix both the bowl mixtures together until all the ingredients combine well with each other.
  8. Place the freshly made batter in the pans.
  9. Lightly brush the batter and top with the reserved mixture.
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
  11. Take out, cool down for a few minutes and serve warm!

 

 

Classic Apple Cream Pie

Serves: 10 – Prep time: 8–10 minutes – Cook time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): Cal. 473, Carbs 64g, Fat 24g, Protein 4.7g, Sodium 234mg

Ingredients

  • 1 (9- or 10-inch) unbaked pie shell
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, cold
  • 4 large peeled apples, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350⁰F.
  2. In a medium bowl, gently whisk the brown sugar, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the flour, 1/3 cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, the nutmeg and the salt.
  3. Mix the butter and whisk until crumbly.
  4. Mix in the nuts and set aside. Add the apple slices in the crust.
  5. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the remaining cinnamon, flour and sugar.
  6. In a medium bowl, gently whisk the egg.
  7. Add in the vanilla and cream; combine well.
  8. Mix the egg mixture with the cinnamon/flour/sugar mixture from the small bowl.
  9. Place this mixture on top of the apple slices.
  10. Bake for 55–60 minutes. Take out and top with the nut mixture.
  11. Bake for 40–45 more minutes, until golden brown.
  12. Take out, cool down for a few minutes and serve warm!

 

 

Amish Friendship Cinnamon Muffins

Serves: 12 – Prep time: 10 minutes – Cook time: 20 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): Cal. 221, Carbs 33g, Fat 8.4g, Protein 3.4g, Sodium 186mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Cinnamon mixture

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350⁰F. Prepare muffin tins in advance; grease lightly using your hands.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg together.
  3. Add in the baking soda, flour and milk; combine well.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cinnamon and sugar to make the cinnamon mixture. Fill the muffin tins to half capacity and top with the cinnamon mixture.
  5. Insert a toothpick and swirl a little. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Take out, cool down for a few minutes and serve warm!

 

 

Classic Lemon Bars

Serves: 10–15 bars – Prep time: 10 minutes – Cook time: 35–40 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): Cal. 168, Carbs 25g, Fat 7.3g, Protein 1.8g, Sodium 57mg

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350⁰F.
  2. Prepare a baking pan (8×8) in advance; grease it lightly using your hands.
  3. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the crust ingredients using a pastry mixer or fork.
  4. Place the crust mixture in the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly mix the filling ingredients.
  7. Spread over the crust.
  8. Bake for 25 more minutes.
  9. Serve warm!

 

 

Raspberry Bread Pudding

Serves: 8 – Prep time: 10–15 minutes – Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): Cal. 349, Carbs 56g, Fat 9.4g, Protein 11.5g, Sodium 356mg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/2 + 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soft butter
  • 4 eggs, whites separated and keep both
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam or jelly
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375⁰F.
  2. Take a baking dish of 8-cup size, add in the bread crumbs and milk, and mix well.
  3. Mix in the lemon juice, beaten egg yolks, the 1/2 cup of sugar, butter, and nutmeg; mix thoroughly.
  4. Bake for 55–60 minutes.
  5. Take out from the oven and top with the jam or jelly.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly beat the egg whites.
  7. Add the 1/3 cup of sugar and continue mixing.
  8. Spread on top of the pudding.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes more.

 

 

***These recipes and more are found in Sarah Spencer’s Amish Baking: Wholesome and Simple Amish Baked Goods Recipes Cookbook. To get your own copy, click on the cover below or click here.

To download or print the featured recipes, click here.

Delicious and Simple Amish Baking Recipes!

Delicious and Simple Amish Baking Recipes!

There is nothing quite as tempting as a warm baked dish that was been made from fresh, natural ingredients, and that is the beauty of the Amish way of cooking. Amish culture emphasizes the simple life, and so the Amish prefer to prepare their food in the simplest, most natural way possible. Their traditional recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter for many generations.

Here are some delicious and simple baked Amish recipes you can try at home!

 

Quick & Healthy Cinnamon Bread

Serves: Makes 1 loaf – Prep time: 15–20 minutes – Cook time: 50–55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon chips
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 ⁰F.
  2. Prepare a bread pan (9×5 1/2) in advance; lightly spray with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the egg, vanilla, butter and brown sugar.
  4. Mix in the flour, buttermilk and baking soda until just combined.
  5. Add in the cinnamon chips and stir to incorporate.
  6. In a separate small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  7. Place half the batter in the bread pan and top with 3/4 of the cinnamon mixture.
  8. Add the remaining batter on top and then the remaining cinnamon mixture.
  9. Mix the mixture a little.
  10. Bake for 50 minutes.

 

Perishky Apple Pie (Pie By The Yard)

Serves: 12–14 – Prep time: 15–20 minutes – Cook time: 25-35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lard
  • 5 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup egg mixture (2 beaten eggs + evaporated milk)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 7–8 apples, cored and chopped
  • 1/4 cup minute tapioca

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375⁰F.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the butter, flour, and lard.
  3. Add the baking powder, egg mixture, and salt; combine well to form a flaky dough.
  4. Wrap in plastic or foil and refrigerate overnight (or 3–4 hours minimum).
  5. Place the dough on a flat floured surface and roll to form a large rectangle.
  6. Cut using a kitchen knife and make strips 6–8 inches wide.
  7. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly mix the tapioca, flour, and sugar.
  8. Place the chopped apple pieces on the strips and top with the tapioca mix.
  9. Close the edges and seal.
  10. Bake until golden brown.
  11. Serve warm!

 

Classic Lemon Bars

Serves: 10–15 bars – Prep time: 10 minutes – Cook time: 35–40 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Filling

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 ⁰F.
  2. Prepare a baking pan (8×8) in advance; grease it lightly using your hands.
  3. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the crust ingredients using a pastry mixer or fork.
  4. Place the crust mixture in the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly mix the filling ingredients.
  7. Spread over the crust.
  8. Bake for 25 more minutes.
  9. Serve warm!

 

Raspberry Muffins

Serves: 18 – Prep time: 8–10 minutes – Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 1/2 cups red raspberries

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 ⁰F.
  2. Prepare muffin tins in advance; grease lightly using your hands.
  3. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the dry ingredients.
  4. Add in the wet ingredients and mix well.
  5. Mix in the raspberries last and combine well to form a moist mixture.
  6. Fill the tins with the prepared mixture.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Take out, cool down for a few minutes, and serve warm!

 

Blueberry Streusel

Serves: 8 – Prep time: 10–15 minutes – Cook time: 35–40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Ice cream (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 ⁰F.
  2. Prepare a baking pan (9×13) in advance; place baking sheets on the bottom.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently whisk the sugar, butter and flour to make a crumbly mixture. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture.
  4. Add in the soda, buttermilk, egg and baking powder.
  5. Add the buttermilk mixture to the pan and top with the blueberries.
  6. Add the reserved mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
  8. Serve with the ice cream (optional).

 

 

***These recipes and more can be found in Sarah Spencer’s Amish Baking: Wholesome and Simple Amish Baked Goods Recipes Cookbook. To get your copy, click on the cover or click here.

To download a copy of the featured recipes, click here.