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 pk Dry yeast
2 c Flour
1 t Salt
3 tb Sugar
2 c Water 110-115 degrees

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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