This is my very first attempt at making my own starter, will also be the first time baking with starter. The first two and half days were fantastic. The starter was very active, doubling like you said it would, smelled just as described. I was so excited and proud of myself. Well, I did the second feeding on day three and the first feeding on day four (today). I have noticed that the activity has decreased a lot, and I mean a lot, the smell is not as pungent either. There are some bubbles but not the mountain of bubbles like day one and day two. Did I do something wrong? Will it get active again? I'm weighing out the amounts and checking off each step as I go. A reduction in activity is normal at this phase. Sounds like everything is going just fine. Frank @ KAF.

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