How many grams in 1 cup of bread flour?
1 cup of bread flour weighs about 127 grams (4.5 oz). Slightly heavier than all-purpose flour because of its higher protein content.
Cups to grams, for your ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very differently. Pick the ingredient, enter the amount, and read it in any unit.
Weights are typical averages (US cup, 240 ml). Packing and brand change them by a few percent, so for baking a kitchen scale is more exact.
About bread flour
A higher protein flour, about 12 to 14%, that builds strong gluten for chewy bread, bagels and pizza dough.
Measuring tips for bread flour
- Weigh it, because extra flour makes dough dry and tough.
- Expect it to absorb a little more water than all-purpose flour.
- Keep it sealed, since it goes stale faster than you expect.
What can replace bread flour?
All-purpose flour works in most recipes but gives a softer, less chewy result.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of bread flour?
About 127 grams using a US cup of 240 ml.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of bread flour?
About 64 grams.
How much does 1 tablespoon of bread flour weigh?
About 7.9 grams.
Why does my result differ from other sites?
Packing, humidity and brand change the weight by a few percent. We use typical averages, so a scale is the most accurate option.
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