Name: Amish Friendship Bread + Starter
Yield: 2 loaves + 3 cups starter
Ingredients: 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast); 1/4 cup warm water (110°F); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk (I used non-fat); 2 cups granulated sugar (divided); 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided); 2 cups milk (divided (non-fat okay)); 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided); 2 cups flour; 1 cup starter; 2/3 cup oil; 1 cup + 4 teaspoons sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Optional: 1 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts