Amish Friendship Dough Starter (Aka Herman) Recipe

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   ["Mix the following in a NON METAL BOWL WITH NON METAL UTENSILS!!!!!!", "!", "Mix the yeast and the first 1/2 c water together and let stand till", """yeasty"".", "Then sift the dry stuff together, and combine it with the yeast/water and the other 2 c of luke hot water.", "Mix well with a non-metal spoon and let stand uncovered at room temp for 3-5 days, covering only at night, and stirring 2-3 times a day.", "Remove 1 c. and start the ten day ritual, as below.", "With the remaining mix, add in 1/2 c water, 1/2 c flour, and 1 t sugar.", "Let stand at room temp one day (till very bubbly).", "Store covered in fridge for up to 10 days for in recipes or possibly as further starter.", "10-day ritual (all done at room temp in non-metal bowl)", "Day 1-you receive ""Herman"" and do nothing Day 2-stir w/non metal", "(pref.", "wooden) spoon Day 3-stir Day 4-stir Day 5-add in 1 c each of flour, sugar, and lowfat milk.", "Stir Day 6-stir Day 7-stir Day 8-stir Day 9-stir Day 10-""Herman is born!""

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.