I have had the starter for a couple of months and have tried several things(waffles are wonderful), however, my favorite bread is the Extra Tangy, but I don't get the rise I would like and there are not big bubbles. Today I tried baking on a stone with steam and still my loaves are heavy and not very big. I use a stand mixer to get it ready to hand knead. Should I be adding extra yeast, kneading more or try another receipe? CNM Try making a dough that's a bit wetter - up to a point, the wetter the dough, the higher the rise, the larger the holes. You could also try the Rustic Sourdough recipe, see how you like that. Also, are you baking at 425°F? The higher the temperature, the quicker the rise, the larger the holes. - PJH

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