Amish Friendship Bread {and starter}

INGREDIENTS

package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

1/4 cup

warm water (110°F)

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1 cup

milk (I used non-fat)

2 cups

granulated sugar, divided

2 cups

all-purpose flour, divided

2 cups

milk, divided (non-fat okay)

1 1/4 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

cinnamon, divided

2 cups

flour

1 cup

starter

2/3 cup

oil

1 cup

+ 4 teaspoons sugar

eggs

1 tsp

vanilla

Optional: 1 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts