Friendship Bread, Nik's Recipe

• 1 c. Amish Friendship Starter at room temperature
• 3 lrg Large eggs
• 3/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 5 1/8 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix (I use Jello, 5.1 ounce., 6-serving size)
• 1 1/4 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 4 med Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and minced (if the apples are large, use only 2 or possibly 3)
• 1 c. minced nuts optional
• 1/2 c. raisins, seedless

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