Day 10

Add one cup Flour, Sugar and Milk, stir then put into containers to give away. Fill each container only about half full.

To make the bread from starter:
Ingredients:1 cup starter
1 cup oil
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Procedure:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into 2 well greased and sugared loaf pans. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until done. Cool 20 minutes before removing from pans.

Amish Friendship Bread Variation I Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1(6-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup starter 1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure:Whisk together in a medium bowl the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; set aside. In large mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing only until just combined; do not over mix. Pour into two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 50 to 60 minutes. For more variations, add your favorite dried fruits, nuts and/or chocolate chips. Also experiment using different flavor pudding mixes. Makes 2 loaves

Day 9 of the starter bread. Hope you have people picked out to give some to! I will post the recipe again for using the starter, tomorrow.
I managed to get another square done on the bearghan and I hope to be able to post a picture of what I have done so far by tomorrow as well.
Rough day, and another tomorrow...so short blog tonight
Until next time...

Finally time to crochet

My daughter really came through for me today and did a lot to straighten up the house. That gave me time to get in some crochet. Only a couple more things and the bear ghan will be finished.

Here is a picture of the next project, which I will start BEFORE hand so I have a completed picture to show you...:)

It is the Beaded Sunburst Glass Cover. I plan to modify it a bit. I just wanted to give you an idea of what it will be.

Today is Day 8, stir your starter with a wooden spoon.

Until Next time...

Work gets in the way!

How I wish I could spend ALL of my time crocheting, and searching Victorian archives and sites...but, I must work. Sadly, this means I have less time for the things I love...I always make an effort though to get 'some' done every day.

My bearghan is coming along...I have only a couple more pieces to get done, and it will be ready for "show and tell."

It is day 7 of the bread starter, remember to stir with a wooden spoon!

I found a wonderful site! It is the Antique patterns library! There are many, many antique books, magazines and such that have been copied, clarified, and downloadable! Have a look!

Antique Pattern Library

I also visited the Yarn Lover's room...and they have some antique patterns as well. You may have to join this site...but it's free and there is a LOT of good information there, including crochet instructions.

Yarn Lover's Room

I am absolutely SURE you are going to love these sites if you enjoy antique patterns.

Until Next time...