Is type 00 flour the same as bread flour ?

Posted by: Jo-ell
June 30, 2013

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ManishaAugust 15, 2017

So, is it still refined white flour?

AntoniaJamesAugust 15, 2017

Yes, it is. ;o)

MaedlJuly 1, 2013

If you google 'European flour types,' you'll find some charts that compare French, German, Italian, US, and UK flours--and some good explanations of exactly what the numbers mean in the flour type. Even better, the charts tell you what the equvalent flour type is in another country. Also have a look at http://www.kingarthurflour... for a good explanation of US flours. And finally, you can call King Arthur and talk with someone in the test kitchens. I have gotten so much good advice from making those calls.

boulangereJuly 1, 2013

Here are some recent Hotline threads on the subject:

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Sam1148July 1, 2013

As I understand it.
00 Flour is milled to the same 'softness' as southern AP flour. But unlike southern USA AP flour (gold medal, Martha White..etc).
00 Flour (Italian) is NOT low protein flour..but a finely milled high protein content flour.

I have some good success with putting in Wheat Glutin into a a mix of southern AP flour and cake flour to mimic Italian OO flour for pizza--but frankly it wasn't worth the bother because heck; PIZZA!

HoppocratesJune 30, 2013

No, 00 simply refers to how finely the flour is milled. See:
http://www.thekitchn.com...

pierinoJune 30, 2013

And of course this begs the question, how do you intend to use the flour? Would it be for bread, pizza, foccacia etc.?

MonitaJune 30, 2013

It is not precisely the same an 00 flour usually costs more

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