Herman Secret Starter Recipe – a delicious recipe with yeast, water, sugar, buttermilk, flour, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Soften yeast in water with sugar.
2
Stir once or possibly twice.
3
Let stand 5 min or possibly till doubled in volume.
4
If it doesn't double and bubble, the yeast is no good.
5
Throw it out and start over with a fresh pack.
6
Beat remaining 3 ingredients together till smooth and beat in the bubbly yeast mix at end of the 5 min.
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Pour into non-metallic 8 c. container with a loose fitting lid.
8
Let stand in hot place 6 hrs.
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As it bubbles up, stir it down (after the 2nd or possibly 3rd hour - so do not be impatient!)
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Then it's ready to use.
11
Say hello to Herman!
12
Just remaining to keep Herman out of drafts.
13
Set him in a sunny spot - once in awhile.
14
He delights in this.
15
He'll bubble up with excitement if the sun's shining on him awhile.
1766
kcal
Calories
98
g
Fat
214
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 env. dry yeast, 1/4 c. water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 c. dairy buttermilk, and more.
Yes, Herman Secret Starter Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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