Question 1

What is Baker's Percentage?

Accepted Answer

Baker's percentage is a notation method where each ingredient in a recipe is expressed as a percentage of the total flour weight, which is always 100%. This makes it easy to scale recipes, compare hydration levels, and maintain consistent ratios.

Question 2

Why is the total percentage more than 100%?

Accepted Answer

Because every ingredient is based on the flour weight (100%), the sum of all percentages will be greater than 100%. For example, a simple dough with 100% flour, 70% water, and 2% salt will have a total percentage of 172%.

Question 3

How do I calculate hydration?

Accepted Answer

Dough hydration is the percentage of all water and other liquids relative to the flour weight. A dough with 1000g of flour and 750g of water has a hydration of 75%.

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