2 c. flour
2 c. warm water
1/4 c. sugar
1 env. yeast

Mix flour, water, sugar and yeast together in plastic or glass container and let stand overnight in a warm place with a lid on, but do not cover tightly. Refrigerate, covered, but stir each day. On the 5th day, feed with 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup sugar. The starter also should be fed the same ingredients on the 10th day after taking out the 2 cups to be used in baking. On the 10th day you can bake. Measure out 1 cup Herman to give to a friend. This will leave 2 cups to use in a recipe and another to continue to feed for another recipe in 10 more days. Remember, the 10th and the 1st day are the same. IMPORTANT: If Herman isn't used on the 10th day, add 1 teaspoon sugar and repeat every 10 days until you do use some.

HERMAN DINNER ROLLS OR BREAD:

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 c. Herman
2 c. flour
4 tbsp. oil
1/8 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water, add remaining ingredients. Shape into rolls and place in greased 8"x8" pan. Let stand 30 to 40 minutes. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. For loaf bread, use same recipe. Place dough in greased loaf pan. Let rise until double. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 325 degrees.