okay -- so you actually don't need to use "fed" starter for this recipe; you can take 1 cup (or 1/2 cup, if 1/2'ing recipe) straight from crock in fridge, and then let dough rest for 2-3 hours before proceeding? BUT -- if you use "fed" starter by (1) taking entire batch of starter from fridge, (2)discarding 1 cup, (3) adding 1/2 cup water, 1 cup flour to remaining, and (4) allowing to sit at room temp. for 4-12 hours, then taking 1 cup of this mixture and using that 1 cup in recipe, you don't need to rest for 2-3 hours? (this is my first experience w/ sourdough baking/starter!) Hi Meredith: Correct. If it's fed, it doesn't need to rest for the 2-3 hours. If it's right from the fridge, it needs to rest for 2-3 hours, per the instructions in the chocolate cake recipe. Don't worry - you can do this and it'll come out JUST FINE! PJH

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