Basic Bread Ratio Calculator

Standard lean bread in baker's percentages.

Basic Bread Ratio  ·  Baker's formula
FLOUR : WATER
1 : 0.65
Servings (1 loaf)
8
Units
Ingredients
  • 480 gStrong flour
  • 310 mlWater
  • 9.6 gSalt
  • 4.8 gInstant yeast
Method
  1. 01Mix everything and knead 10 minutes.
  2. 02Prove until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 03Shape, prove a second time until pillowy.
  4. 04Bake hot until deeply golden and hollow-sounding.
Adjust it
  • >Bump water up 5% for wholemeal flour.
Troubleshooting
  • !Dense loaf: under-proved. Give it more time.
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