Starter inactive after second day
Hi everyone,
None of my starters make it till maturity. When I start a new culture it stops being active after two days. No matter if it's rye or wheat. I've tried several times.
I used to have no problem maintaining or growing starters but all I get lately is two day's of activity (almost doubling) and then it quits growing visibly. It does smell sour, the second day, but it doesn't rise in the jar.
I quit using a 24/7 electrical heating matt to see what happens. But it still shows the same problem pattern, only some slower.
day temperature: F 66.2 / C 19
night temperature: F 59 / C15
I've tried disinfecting the jars and using different flour. I also tried not discarding any starter before adding water and flower. I always wait until the culture starts to thin out before adding fresh flower. Nothing helps. So weird...
Does anyone have a clue what could be the cause of this? I would really appreciate it a ton + a bit..
Thanks! I'm hoping to get some fresh ideas to try out..