Lin wrote:
> Ken wrote:
>
>> Does anybody out there have an idea of why a quick bread would use a
>> starter?
>
> It's been years since I did a friendship bread. Hope the following Wiki
> link helps:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish_Friendship_Bread
>
> --Lin


The concept was very common in the 1970's but it was called "Herman" or
friendship bread starter, no Amish involved. It was also known for
packing five to ten pounds on everyone who made it regularly.

It made a very rich, sweet coffeecake with cinnamon streusel topping.

And yes, since it had both baking powder and soda, it was a quick bread
using the starter for flavor and a gimmick.

gloria p