Hermann the Feeding and Care
Discover the joy of creating and nurturing your very own traditional 'Hermann the German Friendship Cake' starter with this step-by-step feeding and care recipe! This delightful culinary tradition begins with a simple mixture of plain flour, sugar, yeast, and water, transforming into a bubbling, yeast-based starter that you can cherish and share. Over the course of 10 days, you'll "feed" and stir your Hermann starter, watching it grow into a living, fragrant base for a variety of baked creations. Perfect for bread, cakes, or sharing with friends, Hermann brings a personal and heartwarming touch to your kitchen. With straightforward ingredients and an easy-to-follow schedule, this recipe lets you embrace the slow, rewarding process of fermentation while connecting with a timeless baking ritual. Keep Hermann thriving with regular care, and enjoy the endless possibilities he offers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Plain flour
- 250 grams Sugar
- 350 ml Warm water
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 100 ml Milk
Instructions
Day 1: In a large non-metallic bowl, mix 250 grams of plain flour and 250 grams of sugar.
Dissolve 7 grams of active dry yeast in 100 ml of warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Add the dissolved yeast mixture and 350 ml of warm water to the flour and sugar. Stir well to form a smooth, batter-like consistency.
Cover the bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel or cling film and leave it at room temperature. This is now your 'Hermann' starter.
Days 2-4: Give Hermann a stir once a day. Do not refrigerate.
Day 5: Feed Hermann. Add 250 grams of plain flour, 250 grams of sugar, and 350 ml of warm milk to the bowl. Stir well.
Days 6-9: Stir Hermann once a day.
Day 10: Hermann is ready to use. Transfer one cup of the starter to separate jars if sharing with friends, and reserve a portion for future baking.
To continue feeding Hermann: Repeat the feeding and care process every 10 days to keep him active and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 447.5 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*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.
