Herman Starter

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Herman Starter

Recipe Information
Source: Chuck's Collection Ingredients 2 cups (475 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tbsp (45 ml). sugar 1 pkg. (2-1/4 tsp (10 ml).) dry yeast 2 cups (475 ml) warm water (105 to 115 degrees) Preparation Mix dry ingredients, gradually stir in warm water until well mixed. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 3 days, stirring at least once a day. After 3 days the starter should be bubbly, with a clean sour, somewhat alcholic aroma. "Herman" is now ready to use or store in the refrigerator for up to 14 days. The starter may be frozen for longer storage. After using some of the starter, replenish it as follows. Into the remaining starter, mix in 1 cup (225 ml) unbleached flour, 1 cup (225 ml) milk and 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar. If planning to use again in a few days, allow to stand at room temprature for at least 1 day. After replenishing the starter it will be very active, be sure to store it in a large container. During refrigerator storage, stir down every day. Comments Hope you enjoy Sourdough baking as much as I do. If you use "SEARCH" , you can find many recipes on the internet and at this site. NOTE: Do NOT use metal containers or spoons.

Recipe Information

Source:: Chuck's Collection

Ingredients

2 cups (475 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tbsp (45 ml). sugar
1 pkg. (2-1/4 tsp (10 ml).) dry yeast
2 cups (475 ml) warm water (105 to 115 degrees)

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients, gradually stir in warm water until well mixed.
Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 3 days, stirring at least once a day.
After 3 days the starter should be bubbly, with a clean sour, somewhat alcholic aroma.
"Herman" is now ready to use or store in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.
The starter may be frozen for longer storage.
After using some of the starter, replenish it as follows.
Into the remaining starter, mix in 1 cup (225 ml) unbleached flour, 1 cup (225 ml) milk and 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar.
If planning to use again in a few days, allow to stand at room temprature for at least 1 day.
After replenishing the starter it will be very active, be sure to store it in a large container.
During refrigerator storage, stir down every day.

Comments

Hope you enjoy Sourdough baking as much as I do. If you use "SEARCH" , you can find many recipes on the internet and at this site. NOTE: Do NOT use metal containers or spoons.