I was able to speak with Colleen, and because I was using "just milled" warm WW flour, she said I had too many warm things. If I used warm flour, I needed to use cold water when adding to the flour in the bowl. I am also trying to have my starter ready to use from the refrigerator, and not make it room temperature before I use it. Apparently this can take several feedings for our "lacto" friends to not go dormant. My starter is still not there yet, so I haven't made any bread yet, just a lot of waffles & pancakes with the refrigerator starter. I think the next time I make bread, I will mill my flour in the morning so it is at room temperature, use warm water, & active refrigerator starter. I just don't need anymore bricks! When I'm successful, I'll post it! It might be a few weeks though.
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I was able to speak with Colleen, and because I was using "just milled" warm WW flour, she said I had too many warm things. If I used warm flour, I needed to use cold water when adding to the flour in the bowl. I am also trying to have my starter ready to use from the refrigerator, and not make it room temperature before I use it. Apparently this can take several feedings for our "lacto" friends to not go dormant. My starter is still not there yet, so I haven't made any bread yet, just a lot of waffles & pancakes with the refrigerator starter. I think the next time I make bread, I will mill my flour in the morning so it is at room temperature, use warm water, & active refrigerator starter. I just don't need anymore bricks! When I'm successful, I'll post it! It might be a few weeks though.