Whole GrainMalted
King Arthur
Whole Wheat
Hard red winter wheat, bran intact. Drinks more than the protein number suggests; autolyse 30–45 min.
Load into Sourdough CalculatorThe numbers
- Protein
- 13.8%
- Ash
- 1.55%
- Safe hydration
- 78%
- Max ceiling
- 86%
How much water it takes
Safe 78%Ceiling 86%Failure
Green is the working loaf. Gold is the last mix that still has a gluten net. Red past the ceiling is a sticky puddle.
About this flour
- Wheat type
- Hard Red Winter
- Extraction
- 100% (Whole Grain)
- Enzymatic profile
- Standard Malted
How it handles
Bran cuts gluten even when protein looks high. Autolyse 30–45 min so bran hydrates before you develop. 100% loaves want 78%+ true hydration and a tight shape; 10–30% blends into a white base add flavor without wrecking the net. Past 86% the dough weeps and will not hold a score.
Good for
- 100% Whole Wheat
- Country Blends
- Hearty Boules