Pandough
Weizenmehl Type 405
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Weizenmehl Type 405

Aurora

Classic German Type 405 flour from Aurora. Fine texture similar to Italian 00, 8-10% protein. Suitable for cakes, tarts, cookies, shortcrust pastry, gingerbread, and choux. Lighter pizza dough option for German home bakers.

W Strength
~160W
estimated
Protein
9.5%
Hydration
55-60%
Optimal hydration

55% – 60%

45%65%85%95%
55%Min
60%Max

Select a flour with W strength data for personalized hydration guidance.

1-3 hoursat 22°C

Tested
4h24h48h72h
1hMin
3hMax

Low protein pastry flour - keep fermentation short to avoid overproofing. Best for same-day baking. Not suited for long cold fermentation.

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Technical Specifications

Absorption
52%
Ash Content
0.45%

Aurora Weizenmehl Type 405 is 9.5% protein, a recommended hydration range of 55–60%, and 52% absorption. Classic German Type 405 flour from Aurora. Fine texture similar to Italian 00, 8-10% protein. Suitable for cakes, tarts, cookies, shortcrust pastry, gingerbread, and choux. Lighter pizza dough option for German home bakers. It ferments best over 1–3 hours at room temp (22°C). Low protein pastry flour - keep fermentation short to avoid overproofing. Best for same-day baking. Not suited for long cold fermentation.

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