Dough Hydration Calculator
Calculate how much additional water to add when your recipe includes eggs, milk, or other liquids. Accounts for the water content already present in each ingredient.
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Total water needed
650 g
Additional water to add
650 g
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total flour weight in grams.
- Set the target hydration percentage for your bread style.
- Enter the number of eggs and grams of milk used, along with their hydration factors.
- The calculator shows total water needed, water contributed by eggs and milk, and the additional water to add directly.
- Add the 'Additional water to add' amount plus the egg and milk water to hit your precise target hydration.
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