Hermann – the Birth (Starter)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Easy-to-make Hermann – the Birth (Starter) recipe

by The Chefin Starter

Prep

5 min

Cook

48 hr

Ready In

48 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup flour
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1/8 ounce dry yeast
	1 cup water , room temperature

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

35g

Fat

Hermann – the Birth (Starter) recipe is a traditional sourdough starter that has been passed down for many generations. It's a fundamental ingredient in various sourdough recipes, including bread, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, and more. The recipe is relatively simple to make and requires only four ingredients: flour, sugar, yeast, and water. Once you have created your sourdough starter, it's essential to maintain and care for it to keep it alive and useable. With a little bit of patience and regular maintenance, you can enjoy homemade bread and other sourdough creations for many years to come.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and water until you have a thick batter.
2.	Cover the bowl with a tea towel or cling film and leave in a warm place for 24 hours.
3.	After 24 hours, stir the mixture and add another 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of milk. Mix well.
4.	Cover and leave it again for another 24 hours.
5.	You can now share with friends or store part of the mixture in your fridge.
6.	Feed the remaining mixture with 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of milk. Mix well and leave for another 24 hours before using or storing.
7.	Note: To store the mixture, cover the container loosely and place it in the fridge. You can refresh the mixture every 5 to 10 days by discarding half the mixture and feeding the remaining half 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of milk.

PROS

Hermann – the Birth (Starter) recipe is a great way to make homemade bread and other sourdough recipes.
The recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious sourdough starter, which can be passed down for generations.
It’s also a fun experiment for kids!

CONS

The process of making a sourdough starter can be time-consuming, and it requires regular maintenance to keep it alive.
It’s also important to remember to discard half the mixture every 5 to 10 days to avoid over-fermentation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sourdough bread and other baked goods made with sourdough starter have many health benefits. Sourdough fermentation can break down gluten and improve digestibility, and it also produces beneficial bacteria that can help improve gut health. In addition, sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index than regular bread, which means it can help regulate blood sugar levels.