Herman Starter

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Combine next 4 ingredients in a medium-size nonmetal bowl. Add yeast mixture, and mix well. Cover loosely with cheesecloth and let stand in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) for 72 hours, stirring 2 to 3 times daily. Place fermented mixture in refrigerator, and stir daily; use within 11 days. To use, remove sourdough starter from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. Stir well, and measure amount of starter needed for recipe. Replenish remaining starter with Herman Food, and use within 2 to 14 days, stirring daily. When sourdough starter is used again, repeat above procedure for using and replenishing starter. Yield: about 2 cups. HERMAN FOOD 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk Stir all ingredients into remaining sourdough starter and refrigerate. NOTE: Herman Sourdough Starter may be frozen. Before using, let thaw at room temperature until mixture is bubbly (about 5 hours).