Hi Barb,
First I want to say thank you for all of this info and keeping up while we are all stuck at home trying new things. I have been following the KAF sourdough starter instructions for 7 days now, doing the exact measurements of 4oz starter, 4 oz AP flour and 1/2 cup water twice a day since the third day. I am not getting any sign of rising at all. I have a slight sourdough smell and a small handful of unimpressive looking bubbles. The volume remains exactly the same as it was 12 hours ago - each time. Room temp is about 68-70 degrees and I have the plastic bowl covered with a dish towel. I see from other posts and your replies that changing the ratios may help but I'm just not sure what to try. You're the expert, what do you advise?
April 7, 2020 at 9:53am
In reply to Hi Kelly, I'm not familiar… by balpern
Hi Barb,
First I want to say thank you for all of this info and keeping up while we are all stuck at home trying new things. I have been following the KAF sourdough starter instructions for 7 days now, doing the exact measurements of 4oz starter, 4 oz AP flour and 1/2 cup water twice a day since the third day. I am not getting any sign of rising at all. I have a slight sourdough smell and a small handful of unimpressive looking bubbles. The volume remains exactly the same as it was 12 hours ago - each time. Room temp is about 68-70 degrees and I have the plastic bowl covered with a dish towel. I see from other posts and your replies that changing the ratios may help but I'm just not sure what to try. You're the expert, what do you advise?