Substitute for Bread Flour

High-protein flour (12-14%) for strong gluten development.

• Flour & Grains
• 3 options

1. 1

   AP flour + vital wheat gluten1 cup AP + 1 tbsp gluten

   Best

   Boosts protein to bread-flour levels.

   bread, pizza dough
2. 2

   AP flour1:1

   Slightly softer crumb and less chew; still works.

   pizza, sandwich bread
3. 3

   00 flour + vital wheat gluten1 cup + 1 tsp gluten

   Italian pizza flour boosted for chew.

   pizza, bagels

Recipes that use bread flour

Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

8 min 390°F 290 cal

Crispy Garlic Butter Bread

5 min 350°F 270 cal

French Bread Pizza

10 min 375°F 340 cal

Other flour & grains swaps

All-Purpose FlourCake FlourSelf-Rising FlourWhole Wheat FlourCornmealCornstarchBread CrumbsPankoRice (white, long-grain)Pasta (dried)CouscousQuinoa

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