Scaling Recipes: Baker's Percentage

The mathematical secret to perfect bread and pastry consistency.

Consistency is King

In professional baking, recipes aren't written in grams or cups—they are written in "Baker's Percentages." This allows a baker to scale a recipe from one loaf to one thousand loaves without losing the balance of ingredients.

Flour is Always 100%

The Baker's Percentage defines every ingredient relative to the total weight of the flour. If a recipe uses 1000g of flour and 600g of water, it is a "60% hydration" dough. This makes it easy to adjust the salt, yeast, or sugar proportionally.

Standard Sourdough Ratio

  • Flour: 100%
  • Water: 75%
  • Salt: 2%
  • Starter: 20%

Conclusion

Baking is chemistry. Use our Recipe Scaler to adjust your favorite dishes for any crowd size while keeping the flavors perfect.

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