Bread flour is generally used for most breads and rolls. What type of wheat do you believe it is milled from?

• A. Soft
• B. Hard
• C. White
• D. Red

Answer: (B)

Bread flour is milled from hard wheat because it has a higher protein content, which forms a strong gluten network. That gluten gives dough more elasticity and strength, allowing it to trap gas as it rises and produce a bread with good structure and chew. Soft wheat has less protein, resulting in a tender crumb but insufficient structure for most breads. Colors like white or red refer to grain color or variety and aren’t the determining factor here; the essential property for bread flour is the higher protein from hard wheat. This is why bread flour is described as coming from hard wheat.