HERMAN" STARTER

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Ingredients

• 2 c. flour
• 2 c. warm water
• 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-quart glass or plastic covered bowl, mix the above ingredients and let stand overnight in a warm place.
1 c. flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
Keep in refrigerator in a 2-quart covered bowl. Stir "Herman" each day. On the fifth day, feed "Herman" the above ingredients again and stir each day. On the tenth day, measure out 1 cup "Herman" for a friend, and 1 cup for yourself to start another cake.