Herman Starter for Amish Friendship Bread
Discover the heartwarming tradition of baking with this Herman Starter for Amish Friendship Bread—a classic recipe that invites you to create and share the joy of homemade bread with friends and family. This sweet, tangy starter is the foundation of countless Amish Friendship Bread recipes, and all it takes is a few simple ingredients like active dry yeast, milk, sugar, and flour to get started. With just 20 minutes of preparation and a 10-day nurturing process, this naturally fermenting mixture develops a rich, tangy flavor perfect for baking soft, sweet loaves. Designed to be shared and passed along, this starter embodies community and connection. Whether you're new to Amish baking or carrying on a beloved family tradition, this recipe will fill your home with the warm aroma of friendship and freshly baked bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water (110°F/45°C). Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a medium-sized, non-metallic mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
Add the yeast mixture to the sugar and flour mixture and stir well.
Slowly pour in 1 cup of milk, stirring until smooth and well combined. This is the initial mix for your Herman Starter.
Cover the bowl loosely with a clean cloth or plastic wrap (do not seal tightly) and leave it at room temperature to ferment. This starts the process of creating your starter.
For the next 4 days, stir the starter once per day. Do not refrigerate; keep it in a warm spot in your kitchen.
On Day 5, 'feed' the starter: Add 1 cup each of granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and milk. Stir well to combine.
Repeat the stirring process once per day for Days 6, 7, 8, and 9.
On Day 10, 'feed' the starter again with 1 cup each of granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and milk. Stir well.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.0 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
