Sourdough Bread Baking Schedule Calculator
Enter when you want fresh bread out of the oven, along with your fermentation times, and get a step-by-step schedule showing exactly when to start each stage.
Total hours from levain start to bake
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Start levain (hour of day)—
Mix dough / start bulk (hour of day)—
Shape dough (hour of day)—
Start cold proof (hour of day)—
About this calculator
Plan your entire sourdough baking day backward from your desired bake time, including bulk fermentation, shaping, and cold proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the schedule calculated?
The calculator works backward from your target bake time, subtracting the levain build, bulk fermentation, shaping rest, and cold proof durations in sequence.
What if my times cross midnight?
The calculator wraps hours using a 24-hour clock, so schedules that span into the next day are handled automatically.
Can I skip the cold proof?
Yes, set cold proof hours to 0 for a same-day bake schedule.