Herman Sourdough Loaf
Herman Sourdough Loaf offers a mild, tangy aroma and a soft, tender crumb with a light, even rise. The gentle acidity from the Herman starter rounds out the classic white bread flavor, making it ideal for sandwiches or toast. Serve warm with butter at dinner or as a versatile everyday bread.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herman Sourdough Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the Herman Starter, oil, 2 cups flour, and salt; mix thoroughly. Add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. When the dough comes 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 it, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 3
Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Punch down the dough, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and shape it into a loaf. Place it in the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
- Calories 135.67 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.14 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 23.47 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.82 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 48.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 2.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 9.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Herman Sourdough Loaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Salt, and Sourdough Starter. Each serving provides about 135.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herman Sourdough Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Salt, Sourdough Starter, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herman Sourdough Loaf?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 135.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herman Sourdough Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Herman Sourdough Loaf healthy?
- Herman Sourdough Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 135.67 calories and 3.14 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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