suddenly stopped rising
Hello,
I've been making relatively successful sourdough for a few years with a self-made starter. I recently went on holiday for a few weeks and had someone feed my starter once while away (something I've done many times before).
The first loaf I made after returning was wonderful - one of the best rises I've ever had - properly huge and fluffy.
I've made two loaves since and now there seems to be no oven rise at all (and noticeably less rise in first and second proves, which I do 11 hours first prove and 12 hours in fridge second).
Any explanations?
I'm generally pretty rough and ready with my starter (feeding often enough but not by measure and with mostly white and a dash of rye flour) and it's always been up to it. Never have I not had any over rise at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Scott