bread flour

American  

noun

1. wheat flour from which a large part of the starch has been removed, thus increasing the proportion of gluten.

---

Example Sentences

She said she had been able to buy basic goods, such as bread, flour and sugar, from a shop inside the facility, although it has been shut in recent days.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Each starter began with one of three substrates: all-purpose flour, bread flour or whole wheat flour.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

For bread enthusiasts, stock up on yeast, bread flour and possibly some rye or whole wheat flour for variety.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025

I use Small’s Family Farm, a family-owned enterprise in Walla Walla whose bread flour contains a whopping 15.7% protein.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

In flour mixtures where yeast is called for, use bread flour; in all other flour mixtures, use cake or pastry flour.

From American Cookery November, 1921 by Hill, Janet McKenzie