Shoofly Pie is a classic Amish dessert from the 1880s, believed to have originated as a crust-less molasses cake. Named either after the molasses brand or the need to shoo flies away from its sweet filling, this pie has a crumb topping and a gooey, rich filling.
1. Shoofly Pie
Amish Chicken and Corn Soup, a staple dish in Amish culture, reflects their philosophy of waste-not-want-not. Made from leftover chicken and garden-fresh vegetables, it is seasoned with saffron for a distinctive yellow color and rich flavor.
2. Amish Chicken & Corn Soup
Scrapple, an iconic Amish food with German origins, is made from pork scraps mixed with cornmeal and wheat flour, seasoned with sage, thyme, and black pepper. This mixture is cooked into a mush, solidified, sliced, and fried until crispy
3. Scrapple
Amish Potato Salad is creamier and sweeter than the typical American version, often including mustard, vinegar, sugar, and eggs. The cooked dressing poured over the potatoes gives it a rich flavor, making it a popular dish at picnics and gatherings
4. Amish Potato Salad
Amish Friendship Bread is a sweet, cinnamon-scented bread made from a sourdough starter shared among friends and family. This practice fosters community and continuity, integral to Amish values.
5. Amish Friendship Bread
Amish Macaroni Salad features a slightly sweeter, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Ingredients like bell peppers, celery, and onion add crunch, while hard-boiled eggs contribute a rich texture.
6. Amish Macaroni Salad
This traditional New Year’s meal combines slow-cooked pork with fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), signifying luck and prosperity.
7. Pennsylvania Dutch Pork & Sauerkraut