Amish Recipes from Lancaster County
Our collection of recipes from Pennsylvania's Amish and Mennonite communities in Lancaster County.
Amish Bread
This recipe at Allrecipes.com is adapted from an old Amish recipe for use in a modern bread machine.
This recipe at Allrecipes.com is adapted from an old Amish recipe for use in a modern bread machine.
Amish Chocolate Cake
A recipe for a delicious Amish Chocolate Cake from The Recipe Circus.
A recipe for a delicious Amish Chocolate Cake from The Recipe Circus.
Amish Cinnamon Bread
A classic favorite from Allrecipes.com. This bread can be frozen and is very easy to make.
A classic favorite from Allrecipes.com. This bread can be frozen and is very easy to make.
Amish Friendship Bread #1
A sweet cinnamon bread from Allrecipes.com that requires a batch of Amish Friendship Bread Starter. For variations, add your favorite fruits and/or nuts.
A sweet cinnamon bread from Allrecipes.com that requires a batch of Amish Friendship Bread Starter. For variations, add your favorite fruits and/or nuts.
Amish Friendship Bread #2
Another variation of Amish Friendship Bread using walnuts and apples. From Allrecipes.com.
Another variation of Amish Friendship Bread using walnuts and apples. From Allrecipes.com.
Amish Friendship Bread Starter
This delicious starter can make a variety of breads. Do not use metal containers or utensils. From Allrecipes.com.
This delicious starter can make a variety of breads. Do not use metal containers or utensils. From Allrecipes.com.
Amish Sourdough Pancakes
An easy and delicious way to make yeast pancakes using your Amish Friendship Bread Starter. From Allrecipes.com.
An easy and delicious way to make yeast pancakes using your Amish Friendship Bread Starter. From Allrecipes.com.
Amish Sugar Cookies
This cookie is a very soft sugar cookie that is made with a batter rather than a dough, but is really good. From Allrecipes.com.
This cookie is a very soft sugar cookie that is made with a batter rather than a dough, but is really good. From Allrecipes.com.
Amish White Bread
This recipe will give you two loaves of plain, sweet white bread that are quick and easy to make. From Allrecipes.com.
This recipe will give you two loaves of plain, sweet white bread that are quick and easy to make. From Allrecipes.com.
Funeral Pie
This a pie seen quite often in Amish homes. Because it is easy, quick and made from non-seasonal ingredients, it was often taken to the family of those grieving over a passing. From Allrecipes.com.
This a pie seen quite often in Amish homes. Because it is easy, quick and made from non-seasonal ingredients, it was often taken to the family of those grieving over a passing. From Allrecipes.com.
Funnel Cakes
The addition of lemon extract and brown sugar make this funnel cake recipe a stand-out. From Allrecipes.com.
The addition of lemon extract and brown sugar make this funnel cake recipe a stand-out. From Allrecipes.com.
Ground Cherry Pie
The addition of lemon extract and brown sugar make this funnel cake recipe a stand-out.
The addition of lemon extract and brown sugar make this funnel cake recipe a stand-out.
Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy flavor. From Allrecipes.com.
Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy flavor. From Allrecipes.com.
Meat Dish Recipes of the Pennsylvania Dutch
The Dutch, on the contrary, were the first in America to use the by-products of meat products with great ingenuity and skill. That is why Philadelphia Scrapple was born, and many sausages, aspics, etc. The Dutch cooked a wide variety of meat dishes and used all the techniques of appetizingly cooking the lesser cuts of meats, which every cookery expert knows to be the real test of a cook.
The Dutch, on the contrary, were the first in America to use the by-products of meat products with great ingenuity and skill. That is why Philadelphia Scrapple was born, and many sausages, aspics, etc. The Dutch cooked a wide variety of meat dishes and used all the techniques of appetizingly cooking the lesser cuts of meats, which every cookery expert knows to be the real test of a cook.
Orange Muffins
An old Mennonite recipe for your Guide's favorite type of breakfast muffin. From Allrecipes.com.
An old Mennonite recipe for your Guide's favorite type of breakfast muffin. From Allrecipes.com.
Pennsylvania "Dirt" Pie
A very chocolately desert from Recipe Source.
A very chocolately desert from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Chicken Casserole
A very filling dinner casserole made from chicken, noodles and lots of fresh vegetables from Recipe Source.
A very filling dinner casserole made from chicken, noodles and lots of fresh vegetables from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter
A tradional breakfast treat for your bread, pastry or rolls from Recipe Source.
A tradional breakfast treat for your bread, pastry or rolls from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Cake
A delicious chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting from Recipe Source.
A delicious chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Cheesecake
A low calorie cheesecake from Recipe Source.
A low calorie cheesecake from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup
This is a classic favorite from Allrecipes.com. A Pennsylvania Dutch chicken corn soup - complete with rivels (for anyone who doesn't know what rivels are, they are little dumplings). It is garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
This is a classic favorite from Allrecipes.com. A Pennsylvania Dutch chicken corn soup - complete with rivels (for anyone who doesn't know what rivels are, they are little dumplings). It is garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie
A traditional pot pie made with chicken, carrots, onions and diced potatoes from Recipe Source.
A traditional pot pie made with chicken, carrots, onions and diced potatoes from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Coconut Easter Eggs
A delicious holiday candy treat from the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer care of Recipe Source.
A delicious holiday candy treat from the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer care of Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Corn Fritters
A recipe for delicious Pennsylvania Dutch corn fritters from Recipe Source.
A recipe for delicious Pennsylvania Dutch corn fritters from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cakes
These are Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cakes, baked in a pie crust with a chocolate "funny" layer that sinks to the bottom while baking. From Allrecipes.com
These are Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cakes, baked in a pie crust with a chocolate "funny" layer that sinks to the bottom while baking. From Allrecipes.com
Pennsylvania Dutch Green Beans
A nice vegetable dish of green beans with crumbled bacon and chopped egg from Recipe Source.
A nice vegetable dish of green beans with crumbled bacon and chopped egg from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs
Allow two days for the hard boiled eggs, chopped onion and canned beets to marinate in a cooked brine of vinegar, sugar, bay leaf and cloves. From Allrecipes.com.
Allow two days for the hard boiled eggs, chopped onion and canned beets to marinate in a cooked brine of vinegar, sugar, bay leaf and cloves. From Allrecipes.com.
Pennsylvania Dutch Pound Cake
A rich pound cake made with confectioners' sugar. Tastes best without frosting. From Allrecipes.com.
A rich pound cake made with confectioners' sugar. Tastes best without frosting. From Allrecipes.com.
Pennsylvania Dutch Sour Cream Cabbage
One head fresh cabbage simmered with sour cream, sugar, vinegar, flour, salt, pepper and oil. From Allrecipes.com.
One head fresh cabbage simmered with sour cream, sugar, vinegar, flour, salt, pepper and oil. From Allrecipes.com.
Pennsylvania Dutch Tomatoes
A recipe for fresh cooked tomatoes with a brown sugar and cream sauce from Recipe Source.
A recipe for fresh cooked tomatoes with a brown sugar and cream sauce from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Peaches 'n Cream-Cheese Crustle
A baked fruit desert made with cinnamon, vanilla pudding and peaches from Recipe Source.
A baked fruit desert made with cinnamon, vanilla pudding and peaches from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Pepper Cabbage
From the Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook comes this recipe for a Pennsylvania Dutch cole slaw made of cabbage, green and red bell peppers from Recipe Source.
From the Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook comes this recipe for a Pennsylvania Dutch cole slaw made of cabbage, green and red bell peppers from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Red Cabbage
A salad of fresh red cabbage with an apple brown sugar dressing from Recipe Source.
A salad of fresh red cabbage with an apple brown sugar dressing from Recipe Source.
Pennsylvania Sweet Potatoes in Tangy Sauce
A nice side dish made from fresh sweet potatoes from Recipe Source.
A nice side dish made from fresh sweet potatoes from Recipe Source.
Saurbraten
A traditional German dish made from pot roast, bacon, and onions in a sauce made from vinegar, cloves and alspice from Recipe Source.
A traditional German dish made from pot roast, bacon, and onions in a sauce made from vinegar, cloves and alspice from Recipe Source.
Wet-Bottom Shoofly Pie
The "wet-bottom" in this pie consists of molasses, corn syrup and water. Brown sugar crumb rest between layers of the molasses mixture.
The "wet-bottom" in this pie consists of molasses, corn syrup and water. Brown sugar crumb rest between layers of the molasses mixture.