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.

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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