Herman Starter

Bring a touch of tradition and sweetness to your kitchen with the Herman Starter, a delightful sourdough-style base perfect for baking cakes, breads, and other delectable treats. This unique starter, also called a "friendship starter," is made from a simple combination of all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, and active dry yeast, and it requires a nurturing 10-day feeding process. The result is a sweet, tangy batter with a bubbly texture and yeasty aroma—ideal for creating moist, flavorful baked goods. Whether you're looking to bake something special or share a portion of this living starter with friends, the Herman Starter combines old-world charm with modern versatility. Make it once, and you'll have an endlessly reusable foundation for a wide array of comforting recipes! Perfect for baking enthusiasts looking to expand their repertoire, this recipe also creates opportunities for gifting and experimentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 350 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 50 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the active dry yeast with 50 milliliters of lukewarm water. Stir until the yeast dissolves completely. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Stir to combine evenly.

Step 3

Add the milk to the dry ingredients gradually, stirring as you go to avoid lumps.

Step 4

Once the milk and flour mixture is smooth, pour in the yeast mixture. Mix well to fully incorporate the ingredients.

Step 5

Cover the bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Leave the bowl at room temperature in a warm, draft-free space to ferment for 24 hours.

Step 6

After 24 hours, stir the mixture well. The starter should have a slightly bubbly surface and a sweet, yeasty aroma.

Step 7

Continue feeding the starter daily for the next 9 days: stir it once daily, and on the fourth and ninth days, feed it with 100 grams of all-purpose flour, 100 grams of granulated sugar, and 200 milliliters of milk. Stir well each time you feed.

Step 8

By the end of the 10th day, the Herman Starter is ready to use in your baking recipes or to share with friends. Remember to save some of the starter to keep it growing for future use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	714.8 grams (714.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1298

Total Fat 10.30g	13%
Saturated Fat 4.90g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 148mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 259.40g	94%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 68.20g
Protein 39.10g	78%

Vitamin D 159IU	794%
Calcium 489mg	38%
Iron 12mg	65%
Potassium 895mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.2%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 80.6%