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Herman Sourdough Starter
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 10000 minutes
Introducing Herman, a versatile sweet sourdough starter that can be used in various recipes. Ready in just 15 days for your baking adventures.
Ingredients:
2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
2cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2cups all-purpose flour
0.25 cupwhite sugar
1cupwhite sugar, divided
2cups all-purpose flour, divided
2cups milk, divided
Instructions:
In a spacious glass or plastic container, combine yeast with warm water. Add flour and sugar, and mix until a smooth consistency forms (avoid using a metal spoon). Loosely cover the container and let it sit in a warm place overnight.
The following day, gently mix and chill in the refrigerator.
Give your mixture a gentle stir every day for the next four days. On the fifth day, stir it well, and then split it in half. Share one half with a friend along with feeding instructions.
Nourish the starter with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate. Stir gently daily for the next four days.
After ten days, add 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Stir daily for the next four days. Place back in the refrigerator.
After 15 days, your sourdough starter is ready to bake with. Save 1 cup in the fridge, then maintain by stirring daily for 4 days, feeding on the fifth day, and using on the tenth day.