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Sourdough Calculator

Calculate ingredient amounts for sourdough bread using baker's percentages. Enter your total flour weight and desired hydration, and get exact amounts for flour, water, salt, and starter.

Inputs

Water as % of flour (65-80% typical)

Starter as % of flour (15-25% typical)

Salt as % of flour (1.8-2.2% typical)

100% = equal parts flour and water in starter

Results

Total Dough Weight

885g

Effective Hydration

75.0%

Starter Amount

100g

Recipe (What to Mix)

IngredientAmount (g)
Flour (add to bowl)450g
Water (add to bowl)325g
Starter100g
Salt10.0g
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Total Flour (incl starter)500g
Total Water (incl starter)375g
Total Dough885g

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