Espiga Farinha de Trigo T55 (Tarwebloem T55) - 1kg | Portuguese Flour

This premium Portuguese T55 wheat flour from Espiga delivers the refined texture professional bakers trust. Made in Portugal using traditional milling methods, this extra-fine flour creates exceptionally tender cakes and delicate pastries. Perfect for home bakers seeking authentic European flour quality.

Why You'll Love This

🌾 Extra Fine Texture — T55 grade ensures silky smooth batters and tender crumb structure

🇵🇹 Portuguese Heritage — Authentic flour from Espiga, trusted by Portuguese bakers for generations

🍰 Versatile Baking — Ideal for cakes, pastries, cookies, and artisanal bread making

✨ Professional Quality — Lower ash content than T65 creates lighter, more delicate baked goods

📏 Perfect Size — 1kg package provides plenty for multiple baking projects

Preparation

For Bread Making:

1. Use 350g T55 flour with 280g warm water (increase water by 30g compared to T65)
2. Add 7g active dry yeast or 15g fresh yeast dissolved in warm water (max 35°C)
3. Mix ingredients and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth
4. Let rise in warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled
5. Shape, proof, and bake according to recipe

For Cakes and Pastries:

1. Sift flour before measuring for lightest texture
2. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs gradually
3. Fold in sifted T55 flour gently to avoid overmixing
4. Bake at temperatures specified in your recipe

Serving Suggestions

T55 flour excels in delicate French pastries, Portuguese sponge cakes, and tender cookies. Mix with Royal Fermento em Pó (Baking Powder) for perfectly risen cakes, or combine with Açúcar União Refined Sugar and Mimosa Butter with Salt for classic European butter cookies. Create rich desserts using Leite Moça Condensed Milk or add Nestle Creme de Leite (Culinary Cream) for luxurious cake batters.

Product Facts

Ingredients: Farinha de TRIGO (glúten) tipo 55

Nutritional Information (per 100g):

• Energy: 350 kcal / 1,483 kJ
• Fat: 1.0g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 74.0g
• Sugars: 3.0g
• Fiber: 2.3g
• Protein: 10.0g
• Salt: 0.0g

Allergen Information: Contains Wheat (Gluten)

Storage: Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed after opening.

Origin: Portugal

Net Weight: 1kg