Precision Tools for Artisan Bakers

Calculate hydration, plan your baking schedule, and manage your sourdough starter with our easy-to-use tools.

Baking Calculators

Hydration Calculator

Flour 500g

Water 350g

Recommended Water Range: 325g - 375g

Starter Percentage

Starter: 100.0 g

Salt (2% of flour): 10.0 g

Include Starter Weight in Calculation

Hydration: 70.0%

Starter Feeding Calculator

Select Starter Version

One Feed

Two Feeds

Recipe Starter Requirement: 100.0 g

Target Starter Amount (+10g): 110.0 g

Recommended Seed Starter: 4 g

Bulk Fermentation Calculator

Dough Temperature 74°F

Bulk Fermentation Time

8 hours

Expected Rise

55%

Baking Schedule Calculator

Select Start Baking Date & Time

Cold Proof Duration 24 hours

Starter Doubling Time 4 hours

Step-by-Step Schedule

Please select a Start Baking date and time.

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Calendar Reminder

Create a calendar reminder for your Feed Starter event (based on the calculated schedule).

Recipe

Feed Starter
Refresh your sourdough starter with flour and water in advance so it's active and bubbly before mixing your dough.
Mix Ingredients
1. In a large bowl, mix 100g starter with 350g water until dissolved.
2. Add 10g salt and 500g flour, stirring until the dough becomes shaggy.
3. Cover and let the dough rest.
Strengthen the Dough
Perform four stretch-and-folds at intervals to develop gluten structure.
Bulk Fermentation
Let the dough ferment at room temperature until it increases in volume and appears airy.
Shape & Cold Proof
1. Lightly flour a surface, turn the dough out, and shape it into a round or oval loaf.
2. Place the shaped dough into a floured banneton or lined bowl.
3. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator for a long, slow fermentation.
Bake
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C), along with a Dutch oven or baking stone.
2. Turn the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place in the preheated Dutch oven.
3. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Cool & Enjoy
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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