Gluten Development Score Calculator

Estimate gluten development level based on flour protein, hydration, mixing time, and technique to predict crumb structure.

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Gluten Development Score

92 / 150

Windowpane Test1 (1 = likely pass)
Crumb Openness Factor23 / 100

How to Estimate Gluten Development

Scoring Formula

Score = (Protein x 5) + (Mix Minutes x 3) + (Folds x 5) + Autolyse Bonus + Hydration Bonus

Interpretation

  • Under 60: Minimal development (biscuits, scones)
  • 60-90: Moderate development (sandwich bread, pizza)
  • 90-120: Strong development (artisan bread, bagels)
  • 120+: Very strong development (high-gluten applications)
  • The windowpane test (stretching dough thin enough to see light through it) typically passes when the score is 90 or above. Autolyse (resting flour and water before adding salt and yeast) contributes significant passive development.

    Example Calculation

    12% protein flour, 70% hydration, 10 minutes mixing, no folds, no autolyse.

    1. 01Protein score = 12 x 5 = 60
    2. 02Mixing score = 10 x 3 = 30
    3. 03Folds = 0 x 5 = 0
    4. 04Autolyse bonus = 0
    5. 05Hydration bonus = (70 - 65) x 0.3 = 1.5
    6. 06Total = round(60 + 30 + 0 + 0 + 1.5) = 92 (strong development)

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