Sourdough Starter Care and Use
Questions are raised here often by those new to sourdough, about the specifics of how to feed and care for sourdough starter once created, and how to know when it is ready to be used. The answer is always going to be some variation of it depends (followed by a lot of words about conditions and objectives) --- frustrating and confusing to those who feel the need to understand a project before starting, because the volume of information is contradictory and overwhelming. It makes more sense when you see it in action, so the best approach is jumping in and starting somewhere, anywhere. Sourdough is interactive, and you get a feel for it as you go. By doing. Like learning to ride a bicycle. With that said, here is a really nice guide -- training wheels -- to get you on the bike and start riding:
http://www.theperfectloaf.com/sourdough-starter-maintenance-routine/#more-1429 [1]