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HARD RED SPRING WHEAT • AUDITED OPERATIONAL SPEC
King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour (12.7% Protein)
⚡ FIELD SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
The reliable domestic benchmark for artisan sourdough, providing a sturdy gluten lattice that holds open airy crumb structures.
Audited Engineering & Performance Metrics
PROTEIN CONTENT12.7%
ASH CONTENT0.55%
OPTIMAL HYDRATION75% - 82%
FERMENTATION RATEModerate-Fast
GLUTEN TENSILEHigh Extensibility & High Elasticity
Specialist Advisory: Marcus Lindholm (Master Artisan Baker & Fermentation Chemist)
Tolerates high hydration (up to 80%) without turning into soup during long 14-hour cold retardations at 38°F.