T55 vs T65: Which French Flour Is Right for Your Baking?

There’s something truly special about baking at home — the scent of fresh bread filling the kitchen, the joy of kneading dough with your hands, the pride of sharing your own creations. Whether you're just starting out or you've been baking for years, one thing is certain: great baking starts with great flour.

At Bakery Distribution, we’re proud to bring you the authentic taste of France with our 1kg bags of Foricher flour — the same flour used by artisanal bakeries across the country, now available in a size made for passionate home bakers like you. 

But before you choose your flour, it’s important to understand the difference between our two best-sellers: T55 Pâtissière and T65 Tradition.
Each one serves a different purpose — and choosing the right one can transform your baking results.

T55 Pâtissière – For Soft, Delicate Pastries 

Light, fine, and silky, T55 Pâtissière is the perfect flour for all your sweet and buttery recipes. Think croissants, brioches, cakes, cookies, and tarts — anything that needs a smooth, soft dough with just the right touch of elasticity.

Because T55 absorbs less water than bread flour, it gives you lighter textures and flaky results. It’s your best friend for those weekend baking moments when only the perfect pastry will do.

T65 Tradition – For Rustic, Flavorful Breads 

If you're dreaming of golden crusts and chewy, airy crumb — the kind of bread you’d find in a small French village bakery — T65 is what you need.

This traditional French bread flour has slightly more mineral content, giving your loaves more flavor, structure, and personality. It absorbs more water than T55, helping you get that beautiful, open crumb that every artisan baker loves.

Perfect for sourdough, baguettes, country loaves, and more.

The choice is yours!

Now that you know the difference between T55 and T65, the choice is yours!
Looking to bake soft, buttery pastries? Go for the T55.
Craving rustic, crusty bread with that perfect crumb? The T65 is your go-to.
Or better yet — try both, and enjoy the full experience of authentic French baking at home.

Your kitchen deserves the best — and so do you!