Artisan Bread Flour, 3lb

This is excellent quality flower and it makes very nice bread. I would definitely continue to purchase this product.

What I didn’t know when starting my sourdough journey was that Bob’s Red Mill Artisoan Flour is the ONLY flour you should be using to make your starter. The process of a starter, from what I’ve learned so far, takes roughly 21-30 days to be ready to bake with. I’m on day 4, maybe 5, and my starter is BUBBLY ALREADY! Now, my first starter I used King Arthur flour, and no shame to anyone who uses it, but this flour? Bob’s Red Mill? A GAME CHANGER! If you don’t have it ? You definitely should. 10/10 recommend.

After years of experimenting with various supermarket brands and specialty flours, Bob's Red Mill Artisan Bread Flour has officially become the permanent resident in my pantry. If you are serious about achieving that bakery-quality "shatter" on your crust and a chewy, open crumb, the difference in quality here is night and day. Why It Stands Above the Rest: • Superior Protein Content: While many national brands hover around 11–12% protein, Bob’s sits at a robust 12.5% to 13.5%. This extra boost in gluten development is exactly what you need for high-hydration sourdough or airy baguettes that actually hold their shape instead of flattening out. • Malted for a Better Rise: Unlike some "basic" bread flours (like Gold Medal or store brands), this is blended with a touch of malted barley flour. This small detail provides food for the yeast, leading to a more vigorous rise and a beautiful, golden-brown caramelization on the crust. • Consistency is Key: I’ve found that with budget flours, the moisture absorption can vary bag to bag. Bob’s is remarkably consistent. Whether I’m making a 75% hydration ciabatta or a 100% hydration focaccia, the dough feels "stronger" and easier to handle than when I use King Arthur or generic options.

It’s a great flour for baking sourdough

I impulsively bought this 4-pack because I decided at 2 AM that I was going to become a person who bakes their own bread. The flour is amazing, honestly. My first loaf actually looked like food instead of a brick, which is a miracle. It really does make a huge difference compared to the cheap stuff I usually buy. But I severely underestimated how much 12 pounds of flour is. It is taking up my entire shelf and staring at me judgementally. Also, when I opened the first bag, it exploded a cloud of dust into my face and for a second I looked like a Victorian ghost haunting my own kitchen. 4 stars because the flour is great but now I have to bake until I die just to get rid of it.

I used this flour to make two fresh sourdough loaves. Bob’s Artisan Flour was easy to use, and the resulting bread was delicious. The 3 pound bag is definitely worth the price, but I do recommend storing it something like the Ankou pop Close storage containers for longevity. I have also used this flour as my turn out flour dusting for breakfast biscuits, and I love the slightly nutty golden sit it leaves on top.

The DH is a baker and he enjoys using specialty flours. Picked these up on an Amazon 'super sale' and he's been quite happy with them. If they come up on sale again, I will be buying more.

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