1000g Sourdough at 70% Hydration
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The baker's dozen batch
One kilogram of flour at 70% hydration is the go-to recipe for serious home bakers. You'll produce enough dough for 2-3 beautiful artisan loaves with classic sourdough character. This is the batch size professional home bakers use for farmers markets, bread shares, or simply keeping the household in fresh bread all week.
Scale Your Batch
Choose how many loaves you want to bake:
Recipe Ingredients
Flour
900g
Water
600g
Starter
200g
Salt
20g
Note: This recipe uses 20% starter (at 100% hydration) and 2% salt based on total flour weight. Adjust these ratios based on your preference.
Hydration Guide
Target Hydration
70%
Dough Texture
Standard sourdough texture with moderate stickiness. Manageable with wet hands.
Handling Difficulty
Standard difficulty. Suitable for most bakers.
Baking Tips
Scale Everything Carefully
With larger batches, small percentage errors become bigger absolute errors. Weigh your starter, salt, and flour precisely. The effort of a large batch deserves accuracy.
Give Yourself Time
Plan for a full baking day when making multiple loaves. Between sequential bakes and proper cooling time, you might spend 3-4 hours just on the baking phase. Enjoy the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does bulk fermentation take for 1000g?
Larger dough masses retain heat better and can sometimes ferment slightly faster. However, the same visual cues apply: 50-75% rise, puffy texture, and visible bubbles. At room temperature (70-72F), expect 4-6 hours depending on your starter strength.
What's the best way to fold 1.7kg of dough?
Coil folds work well for large batches - lift the dough from the middle, letting the ends fold underneath from their own weight. Do this in the bowl to contain the mass. Stretch and folds also work but require more counter space.
Can I make different shapes from one batch?
Absolutely! Divide your dough based on what you want: one boule, one batard, and six rolls from the same batch works great. Just shape and proof each type appropriately.
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