Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. Whoopie Pies have also been known as a “gobs.” in Western Pennsylvania (see Gob History below). They are one of Maine’s best known and most loved comfort … Continue reading
This hearty Amish Barn-Raising Breakfast recipe is guaranteed to give you lots of energy to start the day. This homey, country-style breakfast bake might traditionally be made in a coal or wood burning stove, but it’ll bake up just … Continue reading
Now here’s a recipe you don’t see every day. It’s a dinner casserole, taken from Wonderful Good Cooking, from Amish Country Kitchens, copyright 1974 by Amish Country Publishers of Holmes County in Berlin, Ohio. The author, Johnny Schrock, was a … Continue reading
Amish White Bread Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups warm water (110 degrees) 2/3 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 cups bread flour Directions: 1 In a large bowl, dissolve … Continue reading
Since “Free Recipe Friday” came and went so quickly for us here last week, we just realized we didn’t post our traditional Friday recipe! So we are here this morning to redeem ourselves. Church Cinnamon Rolls (from The Homestyle Amish … Continue reading
Onion Fritters 3/4 cup flour 1 T. cornmeal 1 T. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup cold milk 2 1/2 cups onions, finely diced In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, … Continue reading
Happy Friday, Amish Readers! We have another hearty recipe for you today…great for a chilly Fall evening! (And I think I picked this recipe as much for its fun name as I did for how good it looks!) Thanks to … Continue reading
Happy Friday, Amish Readers! Today’s recipe from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook is one you might want to try on a chilly Fall evening. Happy Cooking! Amish Bacon Bean Soup 1 pound bacon ends* or sliced bacon, cut into small … Continue reading
The Amish are well-known for their desserts–especially pies. Pastry-making is an acquired skill, and Amish girls learn early how to turn out a good pie. The trick to good crusts is to measure carefully and handle quickly and gently. Amish … Continue reading
Thanks to Georgia Varozza and The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook for today’s fun fact: Velveeta cheese may not seem a likely ingredient found in Amish kitchens, but it’s used often because it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, is shelf stable, … Continue reading
