French Type 55 flour

[sote23]

If there are any bakers out there looking to get your hands on French type 55 flour, here is a source. This is the flour the French use to make their famous baguettes.

http://www.lepicerie.com/catalog/category_447_FINE_FOODS_French_Flours_Organic_page_1.html

[Will]

Giusto's also makes a type 55 style flour.

http://www.giustos.com/

[sote23]

I took a look at the website. I couldn't find which one was the type 55.

Luis

[Will]

Sorry - didn't have a chance to look earlier. I think Giusto's "Type 55" style flour is the "Baker's Choice" and "Organic Baker's Choice".

I believe they make a type 75 also, but unfortunately, they won't sell it in small bags. Would be interested in getting some if anyone ever wants to order a 50# bag as a group buy, though.

I don't know how they stack up to imported French flours, but we have had fairly good results with the Baker's Choice flour at home.

[sote23]

good to know, thanks for the info.

Luis

[HungryC]

King Arthur Flour's type 55 clone is also very nice, esp for baguettes.