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Puff pastry

Very popular in France, puff pastry is used in the kitchen to make sweet and savory dishes such as croissants, pains au chocolat, tarts, vol-au-vent, and many other recipes. Discover the recipe from Bakery Distribution Warehouse…

What about American flours?

Flour has been a key component of the world’s diet for centuries, whether for baking, pastry-making. But there is a wide variety of flours. They don’t all have the same specific characteristics and are not all dedicated to the same uses, so it’s sometimes difficult to find your way around.

What different types of French flours and uses?

Flour has been a key component of the world’s diet for centuries, whether for baking, pastry-making or cooking. But there is a wide variety of flours. They don’t all have the same specific characteristics and are not all dedicated to the same uses, so it’s sometimes difficult to find your way around. But choosing the right flour gives you the best chance of succeeding in your recipe! So here is some information and tips to guide you in the world of French flours…

Why are French flours increasingly popular in the United States?

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As culinary diversity continues to expand in the United States, a particular trend is attracting attention among chefs, bakers, and cooking enthusiasts: the presence of French flours in American kitchens. Renowned for their superior quality and unique characteristics, French flours are making their mark in the baking industry and beyond, offering a taste of France’s rich culinary heritage to American consumers.

Fruits King cake (Galette des Rois)

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A Kings cake recipe by Christian Gillet, Pastry-baker trainer at BakeLabRC consulting – French Baker Champion