Where's the Wallaby?!

[salval]

Has anyone else found that Coles are no longer stocking Wallaby Bakers Flour?

Both my GL & I have had problems at our separate supermarkets.

What's the alternative? I know someone out there will have a suggestion 

Thanks,
Karen

[AmandaN]

I have noticed a few months ago that Coles didn't have Wallaby flour, and then it magically appeared again.

Maybe they have limited stock coming in?

[Nay-nay]

I know the mill where I get my flour (Kialla) was flooded last month so maybe Laucke (wallaby brand) had the same problem. This is they're website if you want to ask them. I have asked them questions before about they're flour and they have got back to fairly quickly.  http://www.laucke.com.au/flours.html

[salval]

Aaaaah Nay-nay, yep this may be the case. I'll make an enquiry. Thanks both of you for your replies - I knew I'd get help here

Karen

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I just checked at coles online and our local store still stocks it.  I buy 10kg bags of organic laucke bread flour from my local health food store for $30.  It is a little more expensive but is an option until Wallaby becomes available.  

[thermoheaven]

I really like Lighthouse strong bread flour - it makes beautiful foccaicia and pizza bases.

[achookwoman]

Could just buy Laucke Bread Mix,  $20 for 10k.  Don't add sugar, salt or improver.  Yeast is included.

[cookie1]

Chookie do you use that for your sourdough?

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Our Coles is out of Wallaby now too.  Has anyone tried Defiance 5kg bread flour?  I am guessing it must be similar to Wallaby, but bleached.

[achookwoman]

Yes Cookie,  I use this for my sourdough and also to feed my starter.  Being basically lazy,  I then don't have to add the sug. salt and improver.  I used to use Defiance but feel the Laucke is better Chelsea.  Better flavor and texture.

[judydawn]

I used to use Defiance before Wallaby became available - same results as far as I am concerned.  I see Laucke's Wallaby flour now has folate added to it like the rest of them. I thought they were not going to.

[Nay-nay]

Our Coles is out of Wallaby now too.  Has anyone tried Defiance 5kg bread flour?  I am guessing it must be similar to Wallaby, but bleached.

Yep - I'm using this atm because there was no other choice. Everything working out fine. Hoping my organic flour will be back in this week.

I used to use Defiance before Wallaby became available - same results as far as I am concerned.  I see Laucke's Wallaby flour now has folate added to it like the rest of them. I thought they were not going to.

Yes they were facing BIG fines from the government if they didn't conform but I think they are still actively fighting against it.

[CreamPuff63]

what was wrong with the folate being added? I remember the topic a few months ago, but have forgotten why there is an issue with its addition.

[Nay-nay]

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1736.0
that's the topic - in short it is from a synthetic source and many experts predict it to be a cancer causing product.  

[Meagan]

My local Coles had 3 bags of wallaby on the shelf after having none last week