Levain Percentage Calculator
Discover how to perfect your sourdough with our easy-to-use levain percentage calculator. Weβve designed this tool to help you determine the percentage of levain in your dough. Just enter the weights of your recipe's flour, water, levain, and salt, and hit calculate to see your doughβs levain percentage using bakerβs percentages. Whether you're adjusting recipes or experimenting with different levain ratios, this calculator provides precise measurements to help you achieve the perfect balance in your bread.
After using the calculator to determine your doughβs levain percentage, you might be curious about how this affects your bread. Understanding the role of levain percentage in baking is crucial for achieving the perfect texture and flavor in your loaves. Levain percentage influences everything from dough consistency to the final product's taste. To dive deeper into why levain percentage matters and how you can master it for better baking results, check out our blog post. We explore various aspects of levain use and share tips to help you perfect your sourdough baking skills.
Updated on: January 19, 2025
Weβve updated the calculator to use bakerβs percentage, the gold standard for sourdough baking. This method focuses on the proportion of prefermented flour in your recipe, offering more precise control over fermentation and flavor. Results are now rounded to the nearest whole number for ease of use.
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Sourdough is something I have wanted to do for years and this starter-making class was a wonderful way to help me make my own. I learn by doing so this was a great experience for me
This sourdough starter class has been a great experience. I wanted to learn how to make a bread that did not contain yeast. I learned the science behind making starter and was able to experiment on the side with the discarded bits of the starter. It was really impressive to see how we have all progressed through the last week on Teams calls. We were able to talk about our successes and challenges. Great way to learn. I am trying my hand at making a small loaf on day 9 of 14 for the starter journey. My starter just bloomed a little quicker than expected so I thought - why not try it. Keep you all posted.
My husband signed me up for this class for my birthday and I am SO glad he did! The time the instructor takes to explain everything about sourdough is fantastic! The product we created during the class was outstanding! The pizza crust is the best I have ever had! Thank you so much for making this available!
I have been making sourdough for a few years but only using the internet for my instructions. The class helped explain and simplify so many things. It was such a great day and would highly recommend this class for beginners and novice. Thank you so much for such a great day!
Strong starter made great loaves! Thank you.
This was a wonderful way to spend a day. Not only was the pace easy for everyone to be able to keep up. During the pizza lunch break we had plenty of time to ask questions. Find out why and how we possibly failed at home. The relaxed atmosphere and gentle guiding made this so much fun. I just want to say thank you. Not only did I make my pizza at home but did it up wood fired and it has got to be the best pizza ever. Hubby is already putting a request in for more this weekend. He is also loving his sourdough bread. I have gained confidence. Have a great day. Well worth every penny
Incredible class with a fantastic teacher! So darn delighted with what I learned, the tips and joy in creating two artisanal loaves and pizza dough too! Fantastic day, highly recommend!
I recently took the pizza and sourdough bread making course with Lisa in Kingston, and it was absolutely phenomenal! π
Iβve been making bread and pizza dough for years yet did not understand why results would vary from one batch to the next!!
Our instructor Lisa was very knowledgeable, passionate, and offered a very well-structured and easy to follow course. I loved that we covered all steps, from start (making the levain) to finish (cooking it), and tasting it too!!! π
The hands-on practice was invaluable, and I appreciated the emphasis on understanding the science behind the starter & bread making. The course included many helpful tips; on ingredient selection, equipment, and storage as well as an apron and a bread making kit to get you started!
I can't wait to put to work that newfound knowledge into my next batch of pizza dough! π§βπ³
This course is for all levels; beginners, bread making enthusiasts or those just looking for to improve their baking skills.
I highly recommend this course!!
You won't be disappointed!
Rating: 5/5 stars
I ordered Sourdough Starter and was very happy with the results.
The product included good instructions and worked very well!
Great website navigation.
Shipping was quick.
The order arrived in great shape - no damage!
Excellent Service all around!
The website is easy to sift through, and the photos are clear.
Delivery of my order was very prompt and within a short time frame.
The items were not damaged during shipping.
The instructions on the packets are easy and clear to read;
very straight-forward.
Looking forward to many Sourdough creations from here on in.
Thank you very muchly.
What a fantastic way to spend a Saturday! Well organized and well executed masterclass with Lisa. Learned so much and Lisa shared her wisdom generously with us. Took home so many βpearlsβ and I left feeling like a kid with an awesome loot bag from a birthday party! Excellent value for $. Highly recommend!!! Thank you Bread by Elise!!!!
Always wanted to learn how to make pain au levain and was able to do it in a very friendly and convivial environment; came home with a lovely bread
Which i shared with a friend that knows a bit about it and she said that bread was perfect; not dense and she even said that it was on the same level as some bread sold in bakeries: also came home with pizza dough ; lovely way to learn something new and an absolutely delightful prof
Had a great day with a group of six people. Very hands on. Loads of instruction. Not rushed. Lise provides all the tools necessary to make the bread and pizza dough and you take it all away with you, and more, so you are ready to begin the process when you get home. Have made bread and pizza since with great success. So easy! She even showed us how to dehydrate the sourdough starter to be reconstituted later so you don't have jars of starter to maintain! Great class.
Hello, surprisingly, the order has still not arrived, which is disappointing. I will be happy to review if it comes!