Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2009

So far my starter is doing well.Now going on day 8. I'm in no rush. Nice texture.Full of bubbles and the smell is very aromatic. I leave mine out on the counter,so I feed mine every day. Waiting for my 11-in. Round La Cloche Brick Oven by Sassafras to come in. Then I'll make my first loaf of San Fransico Sourdough Bread ( a secret recipe from my dad while in the navy (WWII),while in San Diego. Will do a series on it. Story and pics.

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mjordanlmj

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2008

This is my first starter, how do I know that it is still alive? I'm following the instructions, but just wondering how I will know if it dies??

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Erin A.

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2008

this is my first attempt at using a starter, or even having one! I am amazed at the flavor of this! I used it in making my very first loaf of bread ever baked, I made the San Francisco Sourdough Bread... I cannot give this starter enough stars!!

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samanthalynn

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2008

This Herman starter is wonderful! I have used it for years, however, someone forgot to give the recipe for the cinnamon bread that the dough was made for. (Just use the Amish Friendship bread recipe.

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Linda

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2007

i love this recipes. i moved over 1200 with out my recipe book and the first thing i looked for online was this one. it is easy and very tasty

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2006

Haven't seen this recipe for years but it is awesome! You can do so much with it like make pancakes, coffee cakes, buscuits, anything is possible. Love this!

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Diane H.

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2006

THis was a very sweet starter. I tried three different recipes using this starter and all of them were too sugary. I will also be trying a starter that calls for MUCH less sugar.

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Lisa Mc

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2005

The starter smells wonderful, but when it came to making the bread, it came out quite bland. Made the apartment building smell like a brewery, but is a nice smell. Not sure if I did something wrong with the starter, or if I just need to add some fresh sugar to the bread recipe.

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2004

Fiance and I thought this was ok. It is a VERY SWEET starter and not what I expected. Would probably be good for pancakes, sweet rolls, etc but I can't imagine making a sourdough bread with this starter. I used one cup and threw the rest out. I am going to try again with a starter that doesn't need so much sugar.

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2004

HERMAN STARTER---On the fifth day of dividing the starter I chose to make pancakes with the discarded starter. Wow! I was really impressed with the pancakes. Never have I eaten such delicious sweet sourdough pancakes. I have used other soughdough starters in making pancakes but I have never been able to produce such light and airy pancakes. These pancakes were brimming with flavor and are delicious eaten cold, with butter and jam. I don't like left over pancakes normally I discard them but Herman's pancakes can be eaten cold or plain with or without syrup, butter and jam. I'm really pleased with the Herman starter. NOTE---Herman sweet sourdough starter can be used for baking any time after the 5th day. It's not necessary to wait 15 days. Start using it after the 5th day. This starter is a keeper.

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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2004

Sourdough starters are a lot of work, but the results are well worth the wait. This recipe makes such a thick and creamy starter. My family is very excited every 10 days when I get to whip up a batch of fresh sourdough bread. My starter isn't even very mature yet, I think I started it about 2 months ago, and every time I use it, it gets better and better. Try this starter with the San Francisco Sourdough recipe on this website. The combination is to die for!

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2004

What a pain this recipe was. On the 15th day I felt like I needed to bake as many sourdough things as possible before the window closed for another week and a half. There are starters that are ready to use anytime after they've fermented. I think I'll stick to one of those.

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Cori Anderson

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2003

Great for home made bread, you can just put it in the freg. and make bread when needed. Also it makes a great looking bread.

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CAMRAH

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Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2002

Herman is the best! I have used it in all sorts of recipes and am so glad to keep the old fashioned starter alive. Herman Cake made great gifts for friends.

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