French flour
French flour is a soft wheat flour with a lower protein content than standard patent flour. It is used for baking light cakes, sponge, shortcrust pastry and other delicate patisserie where a tender texture is desired.
Different types of French flour
When searching for French flour online or in a physical shop, you will find that various types are available.
You can choose from, among others:
- T80 flour
- T65 flour
- French flour T55
- T150 flour
- T170 flour
- And French flour T45
What does the number after the letter ‘T’ mean?
The number following the letter ‘T’ indicates how much bran and germ the flour contains. French flour with a number lower than 65 is also referred to as French meal. Types with the number 65 or higher are classified as flour.
T45 is the lightest flour and contains the least fats. It has a low binding strength and rises the quickest. This type of flour is particularly suitable for baking cakes and patisserie. T65 is specifically intended for baking artisan bread, such as baguettes, and is therefore the most suitable for this purpose. T170 is comparable to wholemeal wheat flour, as it contains more germ and bran than other French flour types.
Label Rouge
You may sometimes find the ‘Label Rouge’ quality mark on French flour. This label indicates that the flour is of superior quality. The French Ministry of Agriculture determines whether a product may carry the ‘Label Rouge’ certification and awards it only to flours of outstanding quality.
Baking with French flour
Baking with French flour produces slightly different results compared to using standard wheat flour. It can be used not only for baking delicious breads, but also pastries, cakes and tarts. Some of the most iconic French specialities made with French flour include croissants, éclairs, macarons and brioche. The lower gluten content of French flour results in a fine crumb and a light texture in baked goods, which is essential for items such as macarons and croissants.
Range of French flour
At Baktotaal you will find a wide range of French flour from Molen de Hoop and other well-known brands. The flour is available in different types and various pack sizes. Each product description specifies the type of French flour and its most suitable applications. Thanks to the wide choice of pack sizes, both hobby bakers and professionals can find the French flour they need in our webshop. Will you choose a 1 kg, 5 kg or 25 kg pack?
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