I calculate the volume of the pan and divide the weight of the ball of dough by the number of cubic inches yielding grams per cubic inch. This will give you a constant ratio that you can use for any pan so the dough will fill out the pan properly.
Calculating dough to tin ratio?
Ive recently bought a pullman loaf tin and im struggling to work out how much dough i need for it to fill just perfectly. Im generally using a white flour recipe which i would expect 100% rise.
I read that you weigh water in the tin and divide the weight by 1.9 and thats your dough weight needed. But its not working for me. Its TOO MUCH dough. I know i could just reduce it next time, but I want to be able to apply it to any other tin I buy in the future.
Is there another method I can use to calculate this or am I doing something wrong? If it is right, can some one explain it in more detail so I know what im doing wrong. (also why is it 1.9?)
HOW TO CALCULATE BREAD DOUGH TO FIT YOUR PAN (EP186)
FAQ
How much bread dough for 9×5 pan?
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Bread Style (with recipe link)
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Pan (with store link)
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Total Dough Weight
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Pain de Mie
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9″ x 4″ x 4″ Pullman Pan
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800-900g
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Small Sandwich Loaf (or sourdough banana bread)
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9″ x 5″ x 2.75″ Pan
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700-1000g
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Large Pan Loaf
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8.85″ x 4.7″ x 4.7″ Campbell’s Bread Pan
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1400g
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How much bread do you put in a bread pan?
What size bread pan do I Need?
Different types of bread require different pan sizes for optimal results. For instance, a Classic Sandwich Bread works well in a standard 9″x5″x2.75″ pan, while a Vermont Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread might require a slightly larger pan due to its denser nature.
How many slices of bread should one eat per day?
You should consume 2 to 4 slices of bread daily, for breakfast or a meal in the afternoon. In addition, you should consider the total carbohydrates in your daily diet.
How do you measure a loaf pan?
Once you have water in your pan, get a liquid measuring cup. Pour the water from the pan into your measuring cup to determine how many cups of water it can hold. Through this, you can see how many cups of batter you can put in your loaf pan. You can also measure the volume of your loaf pan by taking manual measurements.
How do you calculate the weight of a loaf of bread?
Multiply by six if you want to aim for a higher limit. In the example above, multiplying the volume by five or six gets us 1,040g and 1248g. If you want a middle ground, add both values and divide by two. This weight will ensure you get a loaf of bread out of the oven that won’t disappoint!