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SloSherri@aol.com
Sat, 12 Feb 2000 10:47:52 EST
v100.n015.9
In a message dated 02/12/2000 3:47:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bread-bakers-errors@lists.best.com writes:

<< Always see bread flour refereed to as higher in protein, usually 12-13
grams. That refers to grams/what? Cup, 100 grams or what? >>

Mike,

I always hear the 12-13 number you refer to as a percentages, rather than 
grams (i.e., bread flour is 12-13 percent protein).  The higher the 
percentage of protein, the stronger the potential for gluten development 
(which is why it is used in breads).

Sherri