Can you use regular pudding in Amish Friendship Bread?

I often get asked, “Do I need to use pudding in my Amish Friendship Bread?” The short answer is no.

What can I substitute for instant pudding mix?

Vanilla pudding mix is basically cornstarch, sugar, and artificial flavorings and coloring. So to replace it in a recipe, you need cornstarch and sweetener and vanilla flavor.

Does Amish Friendship Bread need refrigeration after baking?

Does Amish friendship bread need to be refrigerated? No. After the bread has cooled completely, you can store it like any other baked good in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, or wrap it tightly and freeze it for later.

What is in instant vanilla pudding mix?

Ingredients Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Contains Less than 2% of Sodium Phosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Salt, Mono- and Diglycerides, Artificial Color, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Yellow 5, Yellow 6.

What can I substitute for instant chocolate pudding mix in a cake?

Some baking recipes call for dry pudding mix. Make your own pudding mix easily by combining 3/4 cup of dry milk powder, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of corn starch and 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa in a mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients until they are completely combined.

What is the difference between cook and serve pudding and instant?

The fundamental difference between cooked and instant pudding is the preparation. With cooked pudding, you must apply heat to the cold milk and pudding powder mixture on a stovetop or in a microwave. It must be brought to a boil (with constant stirring along the way), then cooled to set.

How do you thicken instant pudding?

To thicken instant pudding with cornstarch, make a slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water, heat the instant pudding, and then whisk in the cornstarch mixture. The reason for making a slurry first rather than adding powdered cornstarch straight to the pudding is to prevent clumping.