Does anyone know the old name for Amish Bread Starter?

[DDD]

I just can't remember the "starter" name that was used years ago. One of my sons is making it and had a very French sounding name when he described it. I responded by saying "Is that the same starter as.........blank....." Just couldn't and can't remember the word. Hate to havea senior moment interfere with my very pleasant Mother's Day call. Anybody know? DDD

 

[Tiapet]

Only other name I've found is Herman Cake but that's not very French sounding. Sorry.

 

[Im a Believer]

Herman Bread Starter is the one I have concockted before.

 

[Suz]

D3 , are you thinking of....???

"fougasse" in Provence and "fouaisse" or "foisse" in Burgundy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fougasse_(bread)

Suz

 

[DDD]

That's IT, Suz. How smart you are! DDDPS: It "may" have been Herman, lol, but ??? is probably it.

 

[Suz]

Gotta love google, DDD.

Suz

 

[Tiapet]

Suz, the ever lovin' queen of links gotta lov it and her

and hey! There is that statement in your quote from Maya that I couldn't recall where I heard it from before! Thank you Suz, now I know again. Yay!

 

[Suz]

Thanks, Tia. Back at ya!

Suz