Caputo Semola Durum Semolina Flour 11 lb.

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Create hearty, authentic house-made Italian pastas with this Caputo Semola durum semolina flour! Semolina flour is made from durum wheat, a hard wheat variety that has been prized in Italy and the Middle East for hundreds of years because of its exceptionally high protein content. This, along with its elevated gluten levels, makes durum wheat (and the semolina flour that is ground from it) great for creating perfectly-shaped pastas that hold their form without getting soggy during cooking. In fact, durum wheat is so popular for pasta-making that it also commonly known as "pasta wheat" or "macaroni wheat." This semolina flour is made from carefully selected durum wheat to guarantee consistent performance and protein content. Caputo double mills this product for a fine consistency and an even grain size to yield workable doughs.

With a high protein content, a fine grain size, and an appealing pale golden color, Caputo Semola is ideal for creating authentic Italian pastas that will set your menu apart from the competition! This semolina flour also has a number of uses in baking beyond creating delicious hand-made pastas. You can substitute semolina flour for some of the all-purpose or whole wheat flours in your favorite bread recipes to help produce a delectably crunchy crust! It's a great addition to pizza doughs, where its high protein content produces an especially chewy bite. It can also be used to make rustic sweets like semolina pudding or semolina cake for a distinctive addition to your dessert menu. Semolina flour can also be used to dust proofing baskets to help prevent high-hydration doughs from sticking. To keep this flour fresh, it's recommended to store it in a cool, dry, ventilated location with no exposure to direct sunlight between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Caputo is a third-generation Italian family company that began in 1924, when Carmine Caputo returned to Italy from the United States to start a flour mill and pasta factory in Capua. Their milling process follows the ancient Neapolitan tradition, while using state-of-the-art technology and sourcing only the best, highest-quality Italian wheat every season. Due to their unwavering commitment to their values and great pride in the city and country they represent, Caputo has grown to become a leading brand of "00" flour in Italy and the United States. Stock your Italian restaurant with any of Caputo's flours to add an authentic, unparalleled flavor to your recipes!

Flour Details:
Protein: 13% +/- 0.5
Ash: 0.88% +/- 0.02