Hi Lori, you might want to consider switching up your feeding routine for a few days to make your starter more acidic, which can help encourage the wild yeast to kick in. Try feeding only once a day with rye flour, using the ratio by weight of 2(starter): 1(water) :1(wholegrain rye or whole wheat flour). Once the starter is rising predictably, you can return to the twice a day feedings, the 1:1:1 ratio, and AP flour. Each time you change the feeding routine your starter will need time to adjust, but once your starter is again rising predictably and has a pleasant aroma, then you should be good to go! Keep in mind that you can reduce the size of your feedings if you're running low on flour. For example, you might want to try 2 ounces starter : 1 ounce water : 1 ounce rye flour for the once a day feedings. Just be sure to use an appropriately sized container, so the starter isn't spread out in a thin layer, which isn't ideal. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

Barb

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