I have a lovely bubbly "mother" - I keep it in the fridge bring out once
a week & feed it.

It tastes sour, makes great tasting pancakes.

I have attempted sourdough bread while the taste is everything I love
they are quite dense - to quote an early "troll thread" almost a weapon
of mass destruction...
I have tried various recipes but all seeming to yield the same result.
THe latest involved making a sponge from the starter then using
2 cups of the sponge
3 cups unbleached bread flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt.
knead leave in warm place 3 hours (I left it for 5 - at the 3 hour mark
hadn't risen much at all).

then bake at 375

I am getting a little frustrated with my bowling ball production.

I have in the past started from scratch in so far as making my "mother"
this batch seemed very promising.
I feel as If I have "lost my touch"

Thanks for any help