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Water Temp Calculator

Calculate the ideal water temperature to achieve your desired dough temperature.

Celsius (°C)

Fahrenheit (°F)

Desired Dough Temperature (DDT) Target temperature for your dough

°C

Flour Temperature

°C

Room Temperature

°C

Friction Rise Temp increase from mixing (Hand: ~6°C, Machine: ~10°C)

°C

Include Preferment (Poolish/Biga/Starter)

Preferment Temperature

°C

Recommended Water Temperature

Target Sum --

Factors Sum --

Friction --

ℹ️ Formula: Water Temp = (DDT × Factors) - (Flour + Room + Preferment + Friction)
🌡️ Friction: Mixing generates heat. Hand mixing adds about 6°C (11°F), while machine mixing can add 8-12°C (15-22°F).
⚠️ Warning: Water above 50°C (122°F) can kill yeast. If the calculation is negative, use ice water.