Bakers flour vs bread flour

[Lexi]

Is there a difference please??

[thermo18]

Lexi I have used both flours and to be honest I don't see any difference  I seem to get the same results, a perfect roll, but that could be the recipe I use the no fuss roll recipe and works every time 

[fundj&e]

 most of the time i use the coles plain flour with great results, sometimes i use the 00 flour that DS uses to make his pizza dough with and I don't see any difference

what are you using at the moment Lexi ?

[ElsieD]

The difference is in the protein content.  bread flour has a higher protein content.  I believe that in some countries it is commonly referred to as strong flour.

[Lexi]

I bought bakers flour for Chookies hot cross buns then want to make no fuss rolls but dont want to have lots different flours in the cupboard if I can help it

[Debbiebillg]

I've always assumed bakers flour and bread flour are the same ??  I only ever use the wallaby flour in 10kg bags in Coles / Woolworths. I think you'd  be fine to use what you have.

[fundj&e]

 bakers flour is fine to make the no fuss dough.

[Lexi]

ok cool thanks heaps
 

[hools003]

Lexi, I only keep plain flour! I add baking powder to it to make self raising( 2 tsp per cup of plain flour)
Also to make bread flour I add about 1 tbsp wheaten cornflour to plain and that gives you a strong flour to make bread.
I find it so much easier for limited storage if you know what I mean. Try it and see how you go.

[achookwoman]

Lexi,  both those recipes are mine and can be both made with the same Bread/bakers  flour.  I buy Laucke Bread Mix,  this is because it has the dried yeast included as well as the sug and salt.  I am a bit lazy, so I don't have to think about what to add.  My advice would be always buy the same bread/bakers flour and use it for every thing(bread, sweet buns etc). You can add seeds or grains, soaked or ground up first.  A great variety of different breads are available with just the one flour.  I also use the bread/bakers for for biscuits. Hope this doesn't confuse you.  Keep asking if you need. 

[RosieB]

I buy the Wallaby Flour as it is a Laucke product from Strathalbyn SA and we used to live nearby.   
And it allways is a consistent and excellent loaf.
Unless I want a quick and easy,no fuss special loaf and then, like achookwoman I use Laucke pre mixes.  They always supply far mor yeast than needed so I have a few sachets on hand in the fridge.

For more exotic flour I go to our Natural Food Store as they sell from bulk bins and have a very fast turnover so I know its fresh.

[Lexi]

thank you everyone, that has certainly helped heaps

And to the one who makes her own flours from plain - wheaten cornflour so the corn one wont work as well?  We cant tolerate the wheaten cornflour for some weird reason

[RosieB]

thank you everyone, that has certainly helped heaps

And to the one who makes her own flours from plain - wheaten cornflour so the corn one wont work as well?  We cant tolerate the wheaten cornflour for some weird reason

Lexi,  I interchange them and have never had a problem.  I also prefer the corn cornflour.

[hools003]

I don't think the corn cornflour(ie- white wings brand) would work as it doesn't have gluten in it. It needs gluten to make it elastic for breadmaking. That is unless u need to do gluten free for allergy reasons but u wouldn't be using normal flour then. Hope this helps.