How much does bread flour cost?
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Bread flour costs about $0.75 per pound at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.21 per cup and $0.17 per 100 grams.
Cost of bread flour in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.75 per pound.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | $0.01 |
| ¼ cup | $0.05 |
| ½ cup | $0.10 |
| 1 cup | $0.21 |
| 1 lb | $0.75 |
Bread Flour price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.00
- Per tablespoon: $0.01
- Per cup: $0.21
- Per ounce (weight): $0.05
- Per 100 grams: $0.17
Recipes that use bread flour
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the bread flour | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Sourdough Bread | 500 g | $0.83 | 97% |
Compared with other flours & grains
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for bread flour: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per pound. It is an estimate, not a measured average; for staples such as flour CrumbCounts uses the monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price instead. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ¼ cup of bread flour cost?
About $0.05, at a typical price of $0.75 per pound. 1 tbsp is about $0.01 and ½ cup is about $0.10.
How do I work out the cost of bread flour in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.75 per pound, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
Which recipes use the most bread flour?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Artisan Sourdough Bread uses the most: 500 g, about $0.83 per batch (97% of its ingredient cost).
More flours & grains prices
- Almond Flour $9.29 per pound
- Bread Crumbs $0.30 per ounce
- Cake Flour $0.95 per pound
- Coconut Flour $4.50 per pound
- Noodles $0.06 per ounce
- Panko $0.35 per ounce
- Whole Wheat Flour $0.03 per ounce