I had two failed batches of bread in a row. This time, I let the starter sit on the counter for 10+ days, refreshing daily with strong flour. And finally, it worked.
It made very good toast for breakfast, and we're going to eat some later with fresh Dungeness crab meat.
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Date: 2011-12-04 12:24 am (UTC)I kinda gave up making bread, when the loaves refused to rise. Probably should start up again, if only to enjoy that amazing smell as the bread bakes.
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Date: 2011-12-04 01:39 am (UTC)My dough (both kinds)has been launguishing in the refrigerator all day waiting for operation broken window to finally be finished.