Have you ever met Herman? Herman has been living on my kitchen bench for the last couple of weeks. He smells a bit like a brewery, and he has to be fed every few days. But it's been fun having his company.
Herman the German Friendship Cake was a gift from a friend. He is a sourdough cake batter that you prove for 10 days before dividing and baking. It makes a lovely rich, buttery cake, and also a very unusual gift to give to your friends and family.
Here are some happy snaps with Herman:
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| The Original Herman recipe - with green apple and sultanas |
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| Herman with Banana and Blueberries |
I even made some
pancakes with Herman. The first batch were a little dense, because in my half-awake state I forgot to add any raising agents. They still tasted delicious, and today's batch with self-raising flour were perfect. Soft, fluffy and with a lovely sourdough taste.
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| How do I stop at just 4? |
Herman is now having a little holiday in the fridge. I need my benchspace back, and there have been complaints about how the kitchen always smells!
If you don't have a friend with Herman, don't worry - the website gives you the instructions for starting your own Herman. And then you can share some sourdough love with your friends too.
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