The Easiest Sourdough Starter Guide Ever — No Scale, Low Waste, No Fuss

Making a sourdough starter doesn't have to be complicated — and this guide proves it. No scale, no waste, no stress. Just atta, maida, water, and a little patience. If you've been putting off making a sourdough starter because it seemed too technical or too messy, this is the video that will change your mind. No complicated ratios, no expensive equipment, no throwing away large amounts of flour every day — just a simple, beginner friendly sourdough starter you can actually maintain. Day 1 - 1 tbsp Wholewheat Flour 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour 1.5 tbsp Water (room temperature) Day 2 onwards - 1 tbsp Wholewheat Flour 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp Old Starter (discard the rest) 1.5 tbsp Water (room temperature) Before Baking Bread - 1 tsp Active Starter (at peak) 2 tbsp Wholewheat Flour 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour 3 tbsp Water (room temperature) This starter uses a combination of atta and maida — ingredients already sitting in most Indian kitchens — making it one of the most accessible sourdough starter recipes out there. Low waste, easy to follow, and designed for anyone making their sourdough starter for the first time. Once your starter is active and bubbly, you're ready to bake. And yes, it really does work. 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - How to Start 2:41 - Sourdough Feeding 3:52 - Troubleshooting 4:51 - Float Test 5:33 - If Float Test fails If you try this, tag me — I'd love to see your starter come alive. Instagram →   / vanillatrails   Blog → https://vanillatrails.com/ #SourdoughStarter #BeginnersGuide #SourdoughIndia