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Step 5 of 13 · Sourdough Starter From Scratch

Mark the level with a rubber band

Mark the level with a rubber band — step 5 of 13 in Sourdough Starter From Scratch. Rubber band at the paste line. You will measure rise from here, not guess from memory. No band = 'I think it doubled' when it barely moved.

Mark the level with a rubber band — step 5 photo from Sourdough Starter From Scratch

Free food & cooking tip: Mark the level with a rubber band (step 5 of 13 from "Sourdough Starter From Scratch").

Rubber band at the paste line. You will measure rise from here, not guess from memory.

No band = 'I think it doubled' when it barely moved.

Pro tip: Take a photo of day 1 level — bands slip.

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