A starter is considered "fed" after at least 4 hours after feeding and for about 12 hours after feeding in total. After this, the starter has become less active or "unfed". Sourdough is not always dense, that will depend on the recipe you are making! Jon@KAF
December 6, 2014 at 2:02pm
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