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Protein content

You might say: flour strength, protein percentage

The flour's protein percentage, shown on its bag.

What it does
Predicts gluten-forming potential and how much water the flour can absorb.
Ask
How much protein does this flour have, and does it suit this bread?
Typical
King Arthur lists 12.7% protein for its bread flour and 11.7% for its all-purpose flour.

What to look for

  1. A flour bag or specification card shows a protein percentage
  2. A marker sits higher on a protein scale for stronger flour

Connections

Sources

  1. Jennifer Latham, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flour, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flourBread flour has more protein (King Arthur’s is 12.7%) than all-purpose (11.7%).
  2. Jennifer Latham, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flour, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flourBread flour’s protein content (12.7%) is printed directly on the front of every King Arthur bag.
  3. Jennifer Latham, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flour, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flourThe protein in flour is what forms gluten in your dough, so higher protein means more gluten.
  4. Jennifer Latham, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flour, Bread flour vs. all-purpose flourSince the proteins in bread flour absorb more water, bread flour is also a great choice for recipes that call for a lot of liquid.

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