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Elijana

Beginner

Hi everyone, i am new at sourdough, my starter is 9days old, last night I left it instead with lid on, i put a towel , so it seems vey dry and has yellowish color, so is it bad and should i throw it

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phaz

When it gets thin - thicken it up - it should maintain the thickness till it thins out again - I should note this is a thick starter - when it thins out - add more flour to thicken back up. Enjoy!

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Abe

Discard the top layer and feed the healthier starter beneath.