Step 9 of 13 · Sourdough Starter From Scratch
Stir, mark the band, wait 4–12 hours
Stir, mark the band, wait 4–12 hours — step 9 of 13 in Sourdough Starter From Scratch. Move the rubber band to the new level after feeding. Starter should rise and fall — peak usually 4–8 hours in a warm kitchen.

Free food & cooking tip: Stir, mark the band, wait 4–12 hours (step 9 of 13 from "Sourdough Starter From Scratch").
Move the rubber band to the new level after feeding. Starter should rise and fall — peak usually 4–8 hours in a warm kitchen.
Feed when it has peaked and just started to fall, or on schedule if you are still learning.
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