What the percentage means
Flour is always 100%. A dough with 350 g water and 500 g flour is 70% hydration. This does not predict final texture by itself because flour absorption, fats, sugars, eggs, inclusions and method also matter.
Express each ingredient as a percentage of total flour weight.
Flour is always 100%. A dough with 350 g water and 500 g flour is 70% hydration. This does not predict final texture by itself because flour absorption, fats, sugars, eggs, inclusions and method also matter.