One of the very first and unique steps to sourdough baking is creating the starter. A homemade sourdough starter is a container of fermented dough full of yeast and bacteria that allows sourdough to rise and is the source for its signature tangy taste. Though a starter is fairly simple to make, maintaining a sourdough starter can prove more difficult. Determining where to store and when to feed your sourdough starter is critical to success. Use our top 7 tips below to keep your sourdough starter in optimal condition