Recipe Scaling Made Simple
Recipe Scaling Made Simple
Baker’s Friend gives you three easy ways to scale your recipes with perfect accuracy. Scale by Total Dough Weight (TDW) — just enter the exact amount of dough you want, and every ingredient is recalculated instantly. Or, scale by Number of Items: make a custom list like 17 rolls at 75g each, 35 buns at 125g each, and 9 loaves at 650g each — Baker’s Friend will total it all and give you a recipe for the exact dough weight needed. You can also scale by Multiplier — simply double, triple, or halve your recipe with a single entry. No matter which method you choose, ingredient ratios stay precise and consistent.
Total Dough Weight
Number of Items
Mutiplier
Why Accurate Recipe Scaling Matters for Bakers
Scaling a recipe is more than just multiplying ingredient weights — it’s about preserving balance. Even small errors in ratios can change hydration levels, affect fermentation, and alter the final flavor and texture of your bake. For professional bakers, inconsistency isn’t just frustrating — it can mean wasted ingredients, lost time, and disappointed customers.
With accurate recipe scaling, you can move seamlessly between small test batches, daily production runs, and large special orders without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re producing 10 loaves or 1,000 rolls, maintaining the exact ratios of flour, water, salt, yeast, and enrichments ensures every product meets your standards. Consistency builds trust, keeps your workflow efficient, and protects your bottom line — and Baker’s Friend makes it effortless.