Determine the number of cups of flour called for. In that box you will find the ratio range for your machine. Highlight or write down the ratio range. Bulk is determined by the number of cups of flour called for in the basic white bread recipe for your machine. The ratio for my Zo is 2.89.
Ratio is computed by dividing dry ingredients by liquid.
Higher ratios indicate stiffer dough. Lower ratios indicate more liquid dough. Determining Liquidity Ratio. Using the following chart you now need to determine the liquidity ratio of your recipe. Fill in the ingredients and their amounts in the appropriate columns.