I just called Tom today at AIB and his voicemail said he’d be out until the 18th. Snow, you might be waiting a while for the answer from Mr. Lehman.
But, check the temp of your water. The cooler the water the longer the proofing process. Also, if you cut the yeast, you cut the taste… that’s a no-no if your original recipe is correct.
-J_r0kk