You'll never have to buy canned biscuits again after you discover how simple it is to make Herman's Starter Pan Biscuits. Within 15 minutes, these biscuits will be ready for the oven, and if you follow our step-by-step instructions, they'll turn out light and fluffy each time. These flaky and moist biscuits have a slight sour tang thanks to the included sourdough starter. You'll love how well they hold up to your favorite spreads and dips thanks to their hearty texture.
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HERMAN BREAD
A simple way to use your extra Herman Starter. Add one half cup of cheddar cheese for a totally different flavor.
Provided by Jacquelyn Demery
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the Herman Starter, oil, 2 cups flour and salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of the loaf is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HERMAN SOURDOUGH STARTER
This is a recipe for a sweet sourdough starter known as Herman. There are a number of things that can be made from it. It's very important to NOT use metal utensils or bowls! It will take 15 days for the starter to mature and be ready to use the first time you make it. After that it can be ready for use every 10 days.
Provided by Sue
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes
Time P6DT22h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large glass or plastic container, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir in the flour and sugar, mix until smooth. (DO NOT USE A METAL SPOON)! Cover loosely and store in a warm place overnight.
- The next day, stir and refrigerate.
- Stir once each day for the next four days. On the fifth day, stir, then divide in half. Give half away with feeding instructions.
- Feed starter with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Stir until smooth. Cover and place in refrigerator. Stir once each day for next four days.
- On the tenth day feed again with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Return to refrigerator and stir once each day for the next four days.
- On the fifteenth day it is ready to be used for baking. Reserve one cup of the starter in the refrigerator and continue to follow the stir and feed cycle (Stir once a day for four days, stir and feed on the fifth day, ready for use on the tenth day.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.2 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 28.6 mg, Sugar 34.2 g
HERMAN CINNAMON ROLLS
Another recipe for the Herman Sweet Sourdough Starter in case you're having trouble giving it away! Try finishing these rolls with your favorite glaze!
Provided by Debbie
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine Herman Sweet Sourdough Starter, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and eggs until well blended.
- Knead dough in bowl for 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture is smooth.
- Let rise in warm place until doubled. Punch down. On a lightly floured surface, press dough into a 10 x 20 inch rectangle. Combine melted margarine, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread mixture over dough. Sprinkle with walnuts or raisins, if desired.
- Starting on long side, roll up dough, jellyroll fashion. Press ends together to make a seam. Cut in 1-inch slices and place in an ungreased, 11x14 inch cake pan. Allow rolls rise to double their size.
- Bake in a preheated 325 F oven (165 degree C) for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 297.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
HERMAN STARTER
This is a recipe for the yeast starter affectionately called "Herman." It's kept in your fridge and fed every five days. I'll be entering more recipes for Herman as time permits, so come back and search every once in a while!
Provided by Fuzzys Finds
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 5m
Yield 1 bowl of starter, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- combine all ingredients to a smooth batter in a 2-quart glass or ceramic container (no metal). Cover with cheesecloth or other loose covering, and keep in a warm place (around 80 degrees F) for 3 to 4 days to ferment. It should expand and bubble. When ready it should have a yeasty, slightly sour smell.
- At this point, this is Herman's "First Day" in the ten-day cycle of Herman Life. He's ready for his first feeding.
- Feeding Herman: Mix together 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir this into Herman, cover loosely, and place in the fridge. It will be lumpy. Stir daily (but if you forget a day, he'll be fine).
- In five days, you'll need to feed him again. (Day 5).
- In five more days (Day 10), you'll feed him again and/or use him to make something. Pay attention to the specific recipe to see whether you feed him just before making the item or afterwards.
- Herman can be used for biscuits, coffeecake, pancakes, cookies, banana bread, sweet rolls, and more. I believe the recipes I have have been handed down from one Herman owner to another for decades. Hope you enjoy!
(HERMAN STARTER) PAN BISCUITS
This is a recipe for biscuits using the Herman yeast starter. If you need to get the starter going, search for a separate recipe titled Herman Starter to do so.
Provided by Fuzzys Finds
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 10 biscuits, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Let Herman reach room temperature, or remove from fridge about 1 hour before using. Stir in oil.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt). Stir into Herman/oil mixture.
- Dump dough onto a floured board and knead until dough is pliable.
- Roll to 1 1/2 inch thickness; cut with biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits on lightly greased baking sheet, cover lightly and let rise in warm place 1 hour.
- Bake at 350 degrees F until golden, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Note: instead of rolling, the dough may be pinched off in small pieces and shaped into rounds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 299.6, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2
(HERMAN STARTER) COFFEECAKE
This is a cinnamon topping coffeecake made with the famous Herman starter. If you don't have your own Herman in the fridge, search for Herman starter here on recipezaar.com to get it started, or beg a cup from a friend who does. Well worth the little bit of extra effort! Topping ingredients are listed within the recipe to keep them separate from the batter ingredients.
Provided by Fuzzys Finds
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 1 9 x 13 pan of cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 pan.
- Beat eggs; add sugar and oil, beating well.
- Add remaining dough ingredients (starter, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, milk, baking soda, salt, nuts &/or raisins) and beat 2 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed. (Note: This goes against my policy to not mix flour any more than necessary to get the dough to come together. I don't beat it this much myself.).
- Pour dough into greased 9x13 bakign pan.
- Combine the topping ingredients: 1T flour, 1t cinnamon, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter. Sprinkle topping over batter in pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check middle of cake for doneness; otherwise it may turn out soggy.
- Note: 1 teaspoon each of nutmeg and ginger may be added as well. Another variation places the nuts in the topping and folds one cup of drained, crushed fruit (pineapple, peaches, etc) into the batter.
PARMESAN BUTTER PAN BISCUITS
These are more of a breadstick than a biscuit although I guess you could roll them out and cut them into biscuit shapes. I got this recipe from a Land-O-Lakes cookbook that I received pages from every month. These are great with pasta or soup. A favorite in our house. Very flavorful :-)
Provided by afghanmom
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400'.
- In 9" square baking pan melt butter in oven (3 to 5 minutes).
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine remaining ingredients except milk.
- Stir in milk just until moistened.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 10 times or until smooth.
- Roll dough into 12x4"rectangle.
- Cut into 12 (1") strips.
- Dip each strip into melted butter; place in same pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
(HERMAN STARTER) SWEET ROLLS
These cinnamon sweet rolls are made with the famous Herman starter. If you don't have your own hanging out in your fridge, search for "Herman starter" on Recipezaar to get one rolling. Delicious! I'm adding my collection of Herman recipes as time allows, so check back for more Herman options. If you have more of your own, please share!
Provided by Fuzzys Finds
Categories Sourdough Breads
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 rolls, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 and grease a pie or round cake pan.
- Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, 1/4 c brown sugar, oil, & Herman.
- Place on floured surface and knead lightly.
- Shape into rolls and place in greased pie or cake pan.
- Stir together the other 1/4 c brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and nuts to make the topping. Sprinkle over rolls. Bake 15-20 minutes or until brown.
Tips:
- Using a combination of all-purpose and cake flours helps create a light and fluffy biscuit.
- Be sure to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This will help create a flaky texture.
- Do not overwork the dough, as this will result in tough biscuits.
- Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out the biscuits. This will help ensure that they are all the same size and shape.
- Place the biscuits close together on the baking sheet. This will help them rise evenly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven until they are golden brown. This will help ensure that they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Herman Starter Pan Biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and fluffy, with a flaky texture and a slightly sweet flavor. These biscuits are also very versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a side dish for dinner, or a snack, Herman Starter Pan Biscuits are sure to please.
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