Flour industry has evolved a lot to the point that flour specifically made for bread and bun-making are manufactured. Bread flour is made out of “hard wheat” varieties that give it a higher protein content. There are also bleached and unbleached bread flour versions.
Bread flour is distinctive from other types of flour because of it’s high protein content which is around 12 to 15 %. Other flours have about 8 to 12 % of protein content. These small percentage differences make a huge difference on your baked goods. Want to know why? Here are a series of events that happen in your bread or buns using bread flour.
- Bread flour contains high amounts of proteins.
- High amounts of proteins can produce more gluten.
- Gluten strands will trap the air in the bread.
- Gluten gives the bread its airy and chewy texture when kneaded properly.
- Bread also absorbs more moisture due to the high protein content.
- High moisture content provides the bread with more stability.
- The bread can hold it’s shape and rise upwards instead of outwards.
1. Premium Pan Syokunin Japanese Bread Flour
Artisan Pan Syokunin – Unbleached Artisan Japan Bread Flour is a highly stable flour used with wide versatility of use for all kinds of bread. It is perfect for artisan bread, soft buns, dinner rolls, toast loaf, Hokkaido milk loaf, and any kinds of bread
Protein content: 12.2 %
Ash Content: 0.39 %
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 500g, 1 kg and 1.5 kg
Price: RM11.50 (1 kg pack)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Premium Toku Utamaro Upper High Protein Bread Flour
Premium Toku Utamaro Upper High Protein Bread Flour is extremely high in protein level and hence great volume of your bread with chewy texture. It is suitable for bakers who are into chewy texture. It also has high absorption of water which is an excellent choice for sourdough bakers.
Protein content: 15.5 %
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 1 kg
Price: RM21.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached Enriched Artisan Bread Flour
Premium high protein bread baking flour milled from the highest quality wheat in the United States. For delectable baking delights such as artisan breads and pizza crusts, as well as dinner rolls and sandwich loaves.
Protein content: 12 to 14 %
Ash Content: 0.4 to 0.57 %
Country of Origin: United States of America
Size Available: 1.36 kg and 2.27 kg
Price: RM22.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Super Melanger High Protein Bread Flour
Super Melanger is distinguished by its higher-than-average protein content – this brand contains significantly more protein compounds than its predecessor Melanger. Super Melanger flour is popular among sourdough bakers because it has a good rise and elasticity.
Protein content: 13 %
Ash Content: 0.41 %
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 2 kg and 2.5 kg
Price: RM29.90 (2 kg pack)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Campaillette Des Champs High Protein Bread Flour
This Imported French Bread Flour is ideal for making crackling crusty baguettes, boules, and batards.The 65 percent ash content gives this bread a creamier crumb colour than other breads. The flour contains Deactivated and Dehydrated Rye Sourdough, which imparts a nutty flavour.
Protein content: 10.7 to 11 %
Ash Content: 65%
Country of Origin: French
Size Available: 1 kg
Price: RM7.80
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Golden Horse Premium Unbleached Bread Flour
Golden Horse Premium Unbleached Bread Flour can help to create a bread loaf with a good crumb structure. It is ideal for premium bread, a variety of sweet bun, danish, and puff pastry products.
Protein content: 13 to 13.4 %
Ash Content: 0.55 %
Country of Origin: Sabah
Size Available: 1 kg
Price: RM4.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Radiant Organic Wholemeal Hi-Protein Bread Flour
Stone milled whole wheat grain with no bleaching, refining, or additives. Because it contains both the bran and the germ, as well as the endosperm, it is extremely nutritious. It has a medium-brown colour and gives baked goods a hearty flavour and robust texture. Refrigerated storage is advised.
Protein content: 12.5 %
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Size Available: 1 kg
Price: RM11.36
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Radiant Organic Unbleached Bread Flour
Radiant Organic Unbleached Bread Flour has retained a significant proportion of wheat’s nutrients, though some of the dietary fibre is lost by removing the bran. Produced using a hard wheat variety, it has a creamier colour, a more flavorful flavour, and a firmer texture than other white flours. Refrigerated storage is recommended for preserving freshness.
Protein content: 12 %
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Size Available: 1 kg
Price: RM10.97
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Dr.Oetker Nona Bread Flour
Dr. Oetker Nona Bread Flour has a high protein content and provides excellent spring, texture, and flexibility. Make delicious breads or donuts with it. Simply follow the instructions in your recipe.
Protein content: 12.8 %
Country of Origin: Germany
Size Available: 900 g
Price: RM6.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Prima Bread Flour
Prima Bread Flour can be used to make all types of breads and buns, including white bread, sandwich bread, raisin bread, sweet buns, stuffed buns, and other flour-based products requiring high gluten levels.
Protein content: 13.1 %
Country of Origin: Singapore
Size Available: 1 kg
Price: RM9.80
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
All in all, bread flour has been making home bakers and also professional bakers at ease. Even amateur bakers can handle baking better with this innovation. Pair it up with the bread-maker machine, bread-making will be a much breezer process!
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