Desired dough temperature calculator
Calculate the mixing-water temperature needed to reach a desired dough temperature. Use the three-factor method or include a preferment for the four-factor method.
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Temperature added by mixing; use the same temperature scale as the other fields.
Recommended water temperature
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Desired dough temperature formula
Water temperature = desired dough temperature × 3 − flour temperature − room temperature − friction factor.
With a preferment, use four factors and subtract the preferment temperature as well.
Practical example
With a 24°C target, flour at 21°C, room at 22°C, and friction of 5°C, use water at 24°C.
Reference example
Using 24°C dough, 21°C flour, 22°C room temperature, and a 5°C friction factor gives 24°C water.
| Factor | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Desired dough temperature | 24 °C |
| Flour temperature | 21 °C |
| Room temperature | 22 °C |
| Friction factor | 5 °C |
| Water temperature | 24 °C |