Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2013

Our Herman is about 2 months old now and he is a keeper.Herman like coffee is a smell that I can not get enough of. If you need culture [pardon the pun]in your life Herman is the healthy way to go. Herman pancakes and the San Fran sour dough bread on this site are our 2 favorites of all in their class type and the rolls are OK but not as good as french baguettes. Cinnamon rolls, monkey bread, sticky buns, and all that other healthy stuff is a must try in the near future.

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cz375hh

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Loveland, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2013

Yep, this one is a keeper

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Five Boys One Mom so nota

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Mitchell, South Dakota, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2012

I double the recipe in the bread machine and then last rise and bake in two loaf pans. I use molasses, instead of honey. Add vital wheat gluten. Egg the top and sprinkle some raw oatmeal on top and it is a show stopper both taste and looks.

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jsaylor

Reviewed: May 24, 2012

Yuk.

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LenoreAnn

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

Good sourdough starter! Basic and still very tasty.

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my6kids

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fowler, Michigan, USA

Living In: Eureka, Montana, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2011

tried it a couple of times and like it a lot! the starter gives my bread pleasant smell and my pancake interesting texture. but since i don't have much time to bake, I discard the previous starter for several time...just learned that i don't need to follow the instruction strictly.. wish i know this earlier...

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@mber

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2011

have used this recipe for over 20 years and it also makes a wonderful cinnamon roll-the pancakes are really delish made with this starter.

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kansas

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2011

my starter is now 3months old and gives me great breads! love it! when doing research i learned that this starter is VERY forgiving....you dont have to stir and feed as often as it says...only in the begining. other than that...i feed when i need more and stir when i think about it.

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pamelascakes

Cooking Level: Professional

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2011

I'm starting a Herman right now! I agree with one of the previous commenters; there is NO NEED to wait all that time to start using Herman. After the 5th day, he is ready to go. Just use your discarded starter to start baking! Giving this recipe 4 stars just based on that one discrepancy.

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spookymomma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Huntington, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2010

This is an amazing sweet Starter. I keep mine in the fridge in a plastic container I got online from King Arthur Flour and I feed it and use it every week. It's wonderful! So far I've made Pancakes and Cinnamon Rolls with it and they've come out great!

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