Bulk Fermentation Calculator
Calculate optimal bulk fermentation time and fold schedule
Fermentation Parameters
78F
75% (75% larger)
Bulk Fermentation Time
4.0 hrs
240 minutes
Fold Schedule
Number of Folds4
Fold IntervalEvery 48 min
Fold Times:
48 min96 min144 min192 min
Key Checkpoints
Windowpane Check~144 min
Cold Retard OptionAfter ~36 min
Signs of Readiness
- • Dough has risen 75%
- • Bubbles on surface and sides
- • Jiggly when shaken
- • Passes poke test