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In reply to the discussion: Does the brand of flour make a difference? [View all]True Dough
(17,090 posts)42. UPDATE!
Just made a loaf of bread in the bread machine with the discount brand of flour and let me assure y'all, it is every bit as good as the bread we made with the more expensive brand.
I kid you not. It rose nicely and the taste is magnificent. Better yet, my wife was pleasantly surprised with the result.
I realize there were a lot of varied opinions in this thread, but put me firmly in the camp that says brand name is NOT the be all and end all when it comes to flour!
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the type of flour does, depending on the purpose intended. I doubt the "brand" does
hlthe2b
Jan 2019
#1
absolutely! Soft wheat flour is best for biscuits and soft fluffy dinner rolls
yellowdogintexas
Jan 2019
#7
Assuming you are buying the same general type (i.e. unbleached white) the primary difference...
PoliticAverse
Jan 2019
#5