Oven Spring Calculator

Analyze your bread's oven spring performance

Measurements

80%

Your Oven Spring

50%
+2.0 inches

Analysis

RatingGood
Expected Spring~48% (1.9")
Optimal Range43-53%

Recommendations

  • β€’ Solid oven spring
  • β€’ Minor improvements possible
  • β€’ Check scoring depth

Oven Spring Factors

  • β€’ Steam in first 15-20 minutes
  • β€’ High initial temperature (475-500F)
  • β€’ Proper proof level (not over-proofed)
  • β€’ Good gluten development
  • β€’ Proper scoring technique
  • β€’ Preheated baking surface