Hermann The Birth Starter Recipes

HERMAN SOURDOUGH STARTER

Herman Sourdough Starter image

This is a recipe for a sweet sourdough starter known as Herman. There are a number of things that can be made from it. It's very important to NOT use metal utensils or bowls! It will take 15 days for the starter to mature and be ready to use the first time you make it. After that it can be ready for use every 10 days.

Provided by Sue

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time P6DT22h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup white sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups milk, divided

Steps:

In a large glass or plastic container, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir in the flour and sugar, mix until smooth. (DO NOT USE A METAL SPOON)! Cover loosely and store in a warm place overnight.
The next day, stir and refrigerate.
Stir once each day for the next four days. On the fifth day, stir, then divide in half. Give half away with feeding instructions.
Feed starter with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Stir until smooth. Cover and place in refrigerator. Stir once each day for next four days.
On the tenth day feed again with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Return to refrigerator and stir once each day for the next four days.
On the fifteenth day it is ready to be used for baking. Reserve one cup of the starter in the refrigerator and continue to follow the stir and feed cycle (Stir once a day for four days, stir and feed on the fifth day, ready for use on the tenth day.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.2 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 28.6 mg, Sugar 34.2 g

HERMAN BREAD

Herman Bread image

A simple way to use your extra Herman Starter. Add one half cup of cheddar cheese for a totally different flavor.

Provided by Jacquelyn Demery

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 cup Herman Sourdough Starter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the Herman Starter, oil, 2 cups flour and salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of the loaf is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

HERMANN - THE FEEDING AND CARE

Hermann - the Feeding and Care image

This is where you would start, if you had Hermann given to you as a present. If you want to start one yourself check out my HERMANN - The Birth (Starter).

Provided by Berliner Goere

Categories Dessert

Time P10DT45m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1 portion hermann batter (that's me!)

Steps:

HI! I am Hermann, your new family member for the next 10 days and hopefully longer!
If you treat me right and feed me on time I will give you 3 Hermann babies. I don't like metal, so please use only glass or plastic bowls and a wooden spoon. I will grow a lot and I feel most comfortable in the warm kitchen, just like most people I would rather not live in the fridge! (Depending on your local climate!).
1. Day Today I need to rest and get used to my new surroundings.
2. - 4. Day On these days I like to have a bit of exercise. Please stir me 1x each day with a wooden or plastic spoon.
5. Day I am hungry! Please feed me with 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk and stir until I am smooth again. (Remember, I will grow a lot! So make sure my bowl is big enough, otherwise I might run away from you!).
6. - 9. Day I really need some more exercise. Please stir me 1x each day with a wooden or plastic spoon.
10. Day Today is my big day! That makes me hungry. First I need to get fed again. Please give me 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk and stir until smooth.
Now you have to split me into 4 equal portions. 2 of them you can give to friends or family that want to adopt me. 1 you keep for yourself to start over. You can even freeze me, if you're too busy right now. When you're ready again just defrost me and start with Day 1. The 4th portion you get to use for this recipe:.
Using all the cake ingredients mentioned above.
Mix all dry ingredients. Stir in all wet ingredients and mix well until batter is smooth.
Now stir in what ever you have on hand or feel like adding. Cinnamon, fruit, chocolate chips, raisins, ground nuts or, or, or.......wherever your imagination takes you.
Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan.
Bake at 350°F/180°C for about 45-60 minutes.
Don't forget to check out my brother Siegfried, he is in charge of breads!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 61.4, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 85.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 50.2, Protein 7.9