Observed arrival · 2026-09-14
DoughMatrix: A Sourdough Bench Calculator
A precision sourdough tool that calculates true hydration, flour-specific hydration ceilings, fermentation windows, levain builds, dough temperature, and a timed bench workflow.
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The calculator separates bowl water from the water contributed by a 1:1 starter, then compares total hydration with a ceiling assigned to each flour type. Its example uses 500 g of bread flour, 100 g starter, 346 g bowl water, and 11 g salt, producing 72.0% true hydration. The page also converts fermentation assumptions into a bench schedule, including four 30-minute folds, a warm-proof estimate, and a stated 10–16 hour cold-retard range.
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