why is my sourdough starter not rising

Description A starter good for any sourdough recipe. Ingredients 3 tablespoons instant mashed potato flakes 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup warm water 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast Instructions Combine instant potatoes sugar water and yeast in a covered container. Let the starter sit on a counter for 5 days stirring daily with a wooden … Read more