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Healthy grains play an integral role in every diet, and eating bread is one of the primary ways people get them. A bread’s nutritional value, texture, and flavor will depend on its ingredients, particularly its flour. Learn about the different types of flour and how they’re used to achieve new flavors or meet dietary needs.

4 Common Types of Flour

1. Rye Flour

Rye is commonly used for bread in Northern Europe because it can grow in tough weather conditions. It creates a heavier bread because of its gluten development and contains the germ and bran from the kernels. People enjoy its rustic, earthy flavor, plus its rich fiber is good for digestion. 

2. Whole Wheat Flour

bread-brug-bakeryWhole wheat flour is part of almost every Western diet. It contains the bran and germ, giving it plenty of fiber. It also prevents gluten development, making it more friendly to those with a sensitivity. Whole wheat bread tends to be heartier in flavor.

3 All Purpose White Flour

You’ll find white flour in almost every bakery, shelf, or supermarket. This baking staple has a blend of soft and hard wheat to achieve an even balance of starch and protein. It’s the most common flour used in baking and yields soft, mild white bread. Bakeries, on the other hand, tend to seek out higher protein or gluten mixtures of flour as it translates to a better quality end product. 

4. Gluten-Free Flour

Many people live with gluten allergies and must seek out flour alternatives, including milled coconut and almond flour, rice flour, oat flour, and tapioca flour. These require more experience to bake with because of their makeup. When done right, they can create products similar to those made with gluten-based flour, although the exact mouth feel of of gluten cannot be duplicated. 

 

For delicious bread, pastries, and Japanese treats, stop by BRUG Bakery. Based in Honolulu, HI, this Japanese bakery continues a proud tradition of baking with no preservatives. Originally established in 1977 in Hokkaido, they now serve over 70 handmade bread items at their Honolulu locations. Visit their website to explore their menu and learn more about their natural ingredients. Call (808) 489-9219 to inquire about the day’s available pastries, and connect on Facebook for news and updates.

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