A Tale of Two Yeasts

So...after the previous not good batches of bread done with the bulk yeast, this morning I set out to try again, increasing the amount of yeast.   Initially, the yeast bubbled up nicely in its mini-sponge bowl (I had mixed 2 tablespoons of yeast with four tablespoons of flour and a little sugar, then added the warm water and stirred it up.)  I went on and committed to the whole four cups whole-wheat flour, plus enough white flour to make a thick batter, and the rest of the ingredients,&nbsp...