Free cheat sheet

Baker's Math

One rule, two formulas and a worked example you can copy. The math behind every bagel formula, on one page.

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What is inside

  • Three rules: flour is 100%, use grams, change one thing at a time
  • The two formulas: baker's percent, and ingredient weight from a percent
  • An example formula with total formula percentage (TFP)
  • Scale it: 12 bagels at 170 g each, step by step
  • Why dry add-ins like raisins can turn a dough stiff
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