So, I'm cruising my regular foodie blogs and come across the sourdough bread recipe on thekitchn.com

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/baked-good/recipe-beginner-sourdough-loaf-048192

So, I'm thinking to myself I can do this. But I have a fear of yeast and killing it, and instead of warm, soft, chewy, sourdough-y goodness I will get a lump.

Are my fears justified? Please share horror/success stories or words or advice for my FIRST sourdough bread.