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Old 04-29-2004, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thebighat
I don't know about the lower protein thing,

High protein flours are higher in glutens, hence used for breads.

The lower protein flours (pastry and cake) develop less gluten when worked so the dough is tender.I haven't seen bread flour used in rolled in doughs.
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