Baker’s Percentages

Baker’s math aka baker’s percentages is baker’s shorthand. It is an extremely helpful tool that helps you

1) easily scale up or down ingredient amounts and

2) give you helpful data in an instant.

It is based on the total weight of flour in your recipe.  To get the ratio of the other ingredients, simply divide that ingredient amount by the flour amount and make that a percentage.

For example, if you start with 500 grams of flour, you might use 60% water (which equals 300 grams), 10% starter (or 50 grams), and 2% salt (which is 10 grams). This system simplifies recipe adjustments and enhances your baking precision.