Herman Sourdough Starter

* Exported from MasterCook *

Herman Sourdough Starter

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package Dry yeast
3 tablespoons Sugar
2 cups Flour
2 cups Water 110-115 degrees
1 teaspoon Salt

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Combine next 3
ingred. in a med. sized nonmetal bowl. Mix well. Gradually stir in 2 c.
warm water. Add yeast mixture and mix well. Cover loosely and let stand for 72
hrs. in a warm place stirring 2-3 times per day. Place fermented mixture in
refrgerator, and stir daily; use within 11 days. To use, remove sourdough
starter from refrigerator and let stand at room temp. for at least 1 hour.
Stir well and measure amount of starter needed for recipe.
Replenish remaining starter with Herman Food, and return to the refrigerator;
use within 2-14 days, stirring daily. Yield: about 2 c.
starter Herman Food: 1/2 c. sugar, 1 c. flour, 1 c. milk

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