Shipton Mill French Type 55 White Flour 25kg
Shipton MillT55 Flour
Shipton Mill French Type 55 White Flour 25kg offers a classic French style flour perfect for light, crisp and delicately textured bread. Milled to the traditional T55 standard, it has a balanced protein level that supports good gluten development while keeping dough soft and easy to shape. This flour is well known for producing baguettes with a thin, crisp crust and open crumb, along with light rolls and rustic loaves. It also performs well in pastries, brioche and enriched doughs, allowing you to create bakery style bakes with a clean wheat flavour and reliable texture.
Key Features:
- Traditional French Type 55 flour for artisan style baking.
- Balanced protein content for crisp crusts and soft, open crumb.
- Large 25kg bag ideal for regular bread and pastry making.
- Suitable for baguettes, rolls, enriched doughs and pastries.
Recipe Inspiration:
- Classic French baguettes with a crisp crust.
- Soft brioche loaf with a delicate crumb.
- Country style boule with a rustic finish.
- Buttery croissants or breakfast pastries.
What is French Type 55 flour used for?
French Type 55 flour is commonly used for bread such as baguettes and rolls, as well as pastries and enriched doughs, thanks to its balanced protein level and light texture.
How does Type 55 flour differ from strong bread flour?
Type 55 flour has a slightly lower protein content than strong bread flour, giving a softer dough and producing bread with a thinner crust and more delicate crumb, which suits French style baking.
Can Type 55 flour be used in a bread machine?
Yes, Type 55 flour can be used in a bread machine and works especially well for lighter loaves, brioche and rolls, as long as the hydration level is adjusted correctly.
Ingredients:
White WHEAT flour (fortified with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin & thiamin).
Allergens are highlighted in BOLD.
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Suitable for a Vegetarian diet |
Y |
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Suitable for a Vegan diet |
Y |
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