Herman Wheat'N'Honey Starter Recipe

Name: Herman Wheat'N'Honey Starter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; ⅓ cup water warm; 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry; 2 cups milk; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup honey

Servings: persons

1/2 cup honey
⅓ cup water warm
2 tablespoons yeast, active dry
2 cups milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup honey

1
Stir well.
2
Keep in refrigerator.
3
Sprinkle ginger and 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar over warm water.
4
Sprinkle yeast over this and stir.
5
Let stand in warm place to double in size, about 10 minutes.
6
Mix milk, rest of honey or brown sugar, flours and yeast mixture in a glass container, about the size of a gallon Pyrex jar.
7
Stir, using only a wooden spoon, since metal objects will retard Herman's growth.
8
Leave the cover on loosely or place a glass plate over the top of the container so Herman can breathe.
9
Herman doubles, even triples at time of vigorous rising.
10
Place Herman in a warm place overnight.
11
Next day refrigerate, loosely covered, and stir each day.
12
On the 5th day measure out 1 cup Herman for baking and another cup to give to a friend, if you wish, then feed the Herman you have left, thusly.
13
From day 5 on you may bake with Herman any day you wish, always making sure you have one full cup left for feeding.

531

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey, ⅓ cup water warm, 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Herman Wheat'N'Honey Starter 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.

Herman Wheat'N'Honey Starter

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