ADD (DAY 5 AND DAY 10)

- FLOUR [GRAMS]

- SUGAR [GRAMS]

- WHOLE MILK [ML]

HERMAN

Who is Herman...?

Herman isn't just a jar of bubbling batter... he's a sweet, living friendship that begins in your kitchen and reaches far beyond it. Known as the Amish friendship bread starter, Herman is a simple mixture of flour, sugar, milk, and natural yeast that grows with care and time. With a little daily attention and a lot of love, he transforms into delicious loaves of sweet cake — that's meant to be shared.

Passed from friend to friend, Herman brings not only the joy of homemade baking, but also the warmth of connection and tradition. Whether you're welcoming him for the first time or rekindling an old friendship, Herman is here to fill your home with comfort, community, and the scent of something wonderful in the oven.

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50

100

Received a *100 gram mini starter*? Here's what to do!

Day 1-4



Day 5



Day 6-9



Day 10

MIX THE BATTER DAILY


ADD INGREDIENTS



MIX THE BATTER DAILY



ADD INGREDIENTS AND DIVIDE >>>>>> FOLLOW THE RECIPE TO BAKE A CAKE!

Normally you would have a 250 gram starter, but for the special occasion




there is a 100 grams *mini Starter* available!

250
180
140
1
1 1/2
1/2
2
ENDLESS

>>> A Walk Through The Seasons <<<

BAKE THE CAKE AND SHARE (BOTH THE CAKE AND THE BATTER ;P)

ADD TO 250 GRAMS HERMAN BATTER
+ FLOUR [GRAMS]
+ BROWN SUGAR [GRAMS]
+ VEGETABLE OIL [ML]
+ BAKING POWDER [TBSP]
+ SALT [TSP]
+ BAKING SODA [TSP]
+ EGGS
+ VARIABLES

The other 200-250 grams you divide and give to FRIENDS, one part you keep.

Really want to get the batter growing and you have a lot of friends to share with?

The ratios to add to the 250 gram batter would be:

- 125 grams flour
- 125 grams sugar
- 250 mL milk

250
180
140
1 1/2
1
1/2
2
INFINITE

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf/cake tin.

2. Dry mix: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.

3. Wet mix: Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and Herman starter until smooth.

4. Combine: Gently fold wet into dry ingredients. Add optional mix-ins/variables. Don't overmix!

5. Bake: Pour into greased tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 mins (until a skewer comes out clean).

6. Cool: 10 mins in the tin, then transfer to a rack and let sit for another 10-20 minutes.

VARIABLES BY NOA >>> CLICK HERE <<<
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