April 6, 2014 - 3:30pm
Epic Failure?
I am on my 3rd round of sourdough starter. 2 were gifted, ended up throwing them in the trash. Started my own starter from scratch. I have weighed all ingredients, warmed the bottled water, etc. I have done EVERYTHING correct. The starter bubbles up nicely, all appears well. But it smells VERY strongly like paint thinner. NOTHING like sourdough!! I am using King Arthur brand flours. I am about to think I was destined to buy my bread, not bake it. :(