Amish Friendship Bread

Day 1 - receive the starter
Day 2 - mix
Day 3 - mix
Day 4 - mix
Day 5 - add 1c flour, 1c sugar, 1c milk
Day 6 - mix
Day 7 - mix
Day 8 - mix
Day 9 - mix
Day 10 - add 1c flour, 1c sugar, 1c milk

Scoop 1 cup into each of 3 gallon sized bags, give 2 to friends and keep one for yourself.
After removing the 3c of batter combine the remaining batter with the following ingredients

2/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Using a fork beat by hand until well blended. You can add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup nuts (optional).
Grease two loaf pans with butter, sprinkle with sugar instead of flour.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans. Makes two loaves