Did you know that you can make your own bread flour? All you need is a few simple ingredients and about 5 minutes. Then you’ll be on your way to soft, fluffy sourdough loaves and delightfully chewy bagels. This DIY bread flour recipe can be made in a pinch, meaning you never have to make a last minute grocery run again! Show
 Baking can be such a wonderful joy. It is truly wonderful that a sticky, lump of a thing can turn into a delicious mound of light, fluffy sourdough bread. To see the fruit of our hands is a true joy, and there seems to be no satisfaction like that of making our very own bread from scratch. Those from a bygone era perhaps wouldn’t feel so romantic about bread baking, but our abundance here in North America has us adopting traditional skills for sheer nostalgia and glee. There is something about working with your hands to create something that just gives you this deep connection. To your food, to your home, and to your family. You feel like a proud toddler, making their way over to their Mommy and presenting her with a beautiful handmade gift of a popsicle stick picture frame. You look up and say, “I made this for you.” And this is how it is with bread baking. But like with all arts, sometimes we need a new tool to create something new. But we are faced with a problem: we don’t have what we need. With painting, perhaps we need a brush that will allow us to use a special technique. With knitting, we may need to pick up a cable needle to be able to further our skill. The art of bread baking is no different. There are tools we may need that we don’t have (see my list of my favorite bread baking tools), or (in this case) ingredients we need that we don’t have. And so what do we do? We can head off to the store and purchase said ingredient or said tool. Or we can make our own. Can you make your own bread flour?Yes you can! All you need is two simple ingredients: all purpose flour and vital wheat gluten (also called gluten flour or wheat gluten). When you combine the two in the proper quantities, you have a viable substitute that makes delicious, chewy bagels and stretchy, yeasty pizza crusts. Bread flour is a marvel in the bread bakers kitchen, but it can be hard to come by, expensive, or used so infrequently it’s hard to use a full bag of it. That is when this homemade, DIY bread flour comes in handy. How do I convert all purpose flour to bread flour?It is so easy to convert regular, all purpose flour to bread flour using vital wheat gluten. For equipment, all you will need is:
Step one: Set your strainer over a wide bowl and add your flour to the strainer.Then, Add the gluten flour on top of the flour.Step Three: Use a wooden spoon to gently move the flour and gluten through the holes of the strainer, into the bowl below.Finally, Store your sifted flour, or use immediately in place of bread flour.Storage TipsOnce you’ve successfully made your homemade bread flour, you’re ready to store it. If you aren’t using the flour immediately in a recipe, place it in an airtight container (like these OXO containers). Place your homemade bread flour in a cool, dry place like a dark cupboard or pantry. How long can you store homemade bread flour?You can store your homemade bread flour in the cupboard or pantry for up to 6 months. If you require a longer storage time, you may move your flour to gallon-sized freezer bags and place in the freezer until needed. Since flour contains little moisture, your flour will not freeze. This means you can use it straight from the freezer. FAQ:How long is vital wheat gluten good for? Vital wheat gluten (also known as gluten flour) is good for several years unopened. Once opened, or when purchased in bulk, you will want to use your stash within about 6 months for best results. Is vital wheat gluten bad for you? Like all gluten containing foods, this depends on whether gluten is a problem for you personally or not. Since it is a common allergen, some people can be very sensitive to it. Since this is a largely personal factor, it’s best to talk with your own personal care provider to see what items you can include in your diet, and which those you should avoid. I can’t find vital wheat gluten, where can I get it? This product goes by several different names, so it can be tricky to find. You may find it under the names of wheat gluten, gluten flour, or vital wheat gluten. It’s not widely stocked in grocery stores (although many do carry it), so it may be best to buy online. You can find a bag of Bob’s Red Mill for about $7.50 on Amazon. Can you use plain flour instead of bread flour? Yes. While the best results come from using the flour type directed in the recipe, you will still generally get satisfactory results if you make a substitution. You can make your own bread flour using a mixture of all purpose flour and wheat gluten, which can be found in grocery and health food stores. What is the difference between all purpose flour and bread flour? Bread flour is often higher in protein, which helps develop more gluten in breads, pizzas, and bagels. All purpose is comparatively low in protein, and is best for what the name implies: all purposes. When bread flour is called for, you can often substitute all purpose in a pinch, but if you want a nice rise and chewiness it’s best to stick with bread flour. Continue to Content How to Make Bread FlourYield: 520 grams Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Did you know that you can make your own bread flour? No more running to the store at the last minute. With just two ingredients, you can keep the needed elements for this recipe on hand at all times. You'll never be caught without bread flour again! PrintIngredients
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NotesStorage: Store your bread flour in a cool, dry, and dark place like a cupboard or pantry. Use within 6 months. If you wish to store your bread flour for longer, place it in a gallon sized freezer bag and store in the freezer until needed. Cup Measurements: This yields approximately 2 1/4 cup of homemade bread flour. To prepare the recipe using cup measurements, use 4 cups + 2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. of all purpose flour and 2 tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. of vital wheat gluten. This is an approximate measurement and may change based on humidity and your personal measuring standards, but it is a rough estimation. I recommend using weight for best results. Nutrition Information:Yield: 10 Serving Size: ~50g Nutrition information is an estimate only. Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below and let us know how it went! Or tag me @littlehomeinthemaking on Instagram! © Dolly {Little Home in the Making} Category: How To Please note that some of my blog posts here at Little Home in the Making may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will get a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please see my Disclaimer for more information. What can I use if I don't have bread flour?For a basically seamless bread flour substitution, just swap in all-purpose flour 1:1. While your dessert, pizza crust, bread or other yummy project may come out a smidge less chewy, you'll barely notice a difference.
How to make bread flour from allUse: All-Purpose Flour and Cornstarch
To get the right ratio, measure out 1 cup of flour, then remove 2 tablespoons. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and sift together several times to ensure it's well mixed.
Can bread flour be made at home?To make your own bread flour, measure 1 cup of all purpose flour and remove 1 teaspoon, then add 1 teaspoon of vital wheat flour and sift to combine.
What happens if you make bread with regular flour?If you make a bread dough with all-purpose flour, the gluten network won't be as strong because of the lower protein content; this means the dough won't be able to stretch as much to accommodate those bubbles, resulting in smaller bubbles and bread with a tighter crumb.
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How to make bread flour from regular flour
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