The Best Flour Types for Homemade Bread

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Whole Grain Champions: Whole Wheat, Rye, and Spelt

Whole wheat brings bran and germ oils that deepen flavor and color. It absorbs more water and benefits from autolyse. Start with 20–40% in blends, then scale up. Share your hydration targets and favorite pairings for weeknight loaves.

Whole Grain Champions: Whole Wheat, Rye, and Spelt

Rye’s pentosans inhibit gluten yet add moisture and earthy sweetness. Sourdough fermentation enhances structure and shelf life. Try 10–30% rye for character without collapse. Post your crumb photos and fermentation times to help others fine-tune their rye blends.

Building Structure with Binders

Psyllium husk, xanthan gum, or chia gels mimic gluten’s elasticity, supporting gas retention and sliceability. Hydration often runs high. Test small batches and record texture changes. Comment with your preferred binder combinations and how they affect crumb resilience.

Flavor-Forward Flours: Sorghum, Buckwheat, and More

Sorghum adds gentle sweetness; buckwheat brings earthiness; millet brightens. Blend with rice flour for neutrality and starch for lift. Roast flours lightly for depth. Share your best-tasting gluten-free blend, including weights, so others can replicate delicious results.

Crust, Steam, and Pan Choices

Gluten-free doughs benefit from enclosed steam and supportive pans. Preheat Dutch ovens, use parchment slings, and extend bake times for color. Tell us your favorite pans, steaming tricks, and how you achieve a crisp, shattering crust at home.

Match Flour to Bread Styles

Aim for medium-strong flour to balance open crumb with thin, crackling crust. Moderate protein, patient fermentation, and careful shaping matter. Share your flour brand, protein percentage, and scoring pattern that consistently produce those coveted baguette ears.

Match Flour to Bread Styles

For tender sandwiches, blend all-purpose with a touch of bread flour, or enrich with milk and butter. Finer crumb benefits from slightly lower protein. Tell us your favorite flour blend for soft slices that toast evenly without crumbling.

Match Flour to Bread Styles

Choose strong bread flour, then fold in 10–30% whole grain for complexity. Autolyse helps hydration; coil folds build structure. Comment with your starter hydration, chosen flours, and proofing temperatures to help others dial in their sourdough schedule.

Match Flour to Bread Styles

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Simple Absorption Tests

Mix equal flour amounts with incremental water until dough feels supple, not sticky. Record percentages, rest times, and handling ease. Post your hydration curves so readers can benchmark flours and avoid gummy crumbs or tight, dry loaves.

Side-by-Side Bakes and Data

Bake two loaves with only one variable changed: flour type or blend. Weigh meticulously, time your steps, and photograph crumb. Share your charts and impressions; we’ll feature standout experiments in upcoming posts for community learning.

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The Best Flour Types for Homemade Bread

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Whole Grain Champions: Whole Wheat, Rye, and Spelt

Whole Grain Champions: Whole Wheat, Rye, and Spelt

Building Structure with Binders

Flavor-Forward Flours: Sorghum, Buckwheat, and More

Crust, Steam, and Pan Choices

Match Flour to Bread Styles

Match Flour to Bread Styles

Match Flour to Bread Styles

Match Flour to Bread Styles

Simple Absorption Tests

Side-by-Side Bakes and Data

Join the Conversation and Subscribe