Les Grands Moulins de Paris Gruau Rouge T45 is an exceptionally fine, high-performance wheat flour made specifically for delicate, enriched doughs and fine pastry work. Produced by one of France’s most respected mills with over a century of baking heritage, this Type 45 (T45) flour is beloved by professional pâtissiers and artisan bakers for its unparalleled finesse, strength, and consistent results.
What Makes Gruau Rouge T45 Special?
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Ultra-Fine Milling: T45 flour is milled to an extremely fine texture, making it ideal for producing light, tender, and refined baked goods such as puff pastry, brioche, and sponge cakes.
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High-Quality Soft Wheat: Sourced from carefully selected French wheats, Gruau Rouge T45 offers exceptional extensibility and hydration, perfect for rich, buttery doughs and laminated pastries.
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Reliable Gluten Structure: While lower in ash than other flours, it has the necessary protein content to develop elasticity without toughness, yielding baked goods with fine crumb and excellent volume.
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Preferred by French Pastry Schools: Widely used in MOF-level kitchens and top baking schools across France due to its consistency, purity, and performance under pressure.
Ideal Applications
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Viennoiserie: Perfect for croissants, pains au chocolat, and Danish pastries where precise layering and rise are critical.
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Brioche & Enriched Doughs: Handles high-fat doughs beautifully, giving a soft, pillowy interior with even browning.
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Cakes & Génoise: Produces ultra-light, fine-textured sponge cakes and biscuits, ideal for layered desserts.
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Choux Pastry: Supports delicate structure while allowing for a crispy shell and airy interior.
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Crêpes & Thin Batters: Its fineness leads to smooth, lump-free batters with a delicate mouthfeel.
Technical Specs
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Type: T45 (very low ash content, ~0.45%)
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Protein Content: ~10–11%
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Absorption: Excellent, especially in high-fat or egg-rich doughs
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Texture: Ultra-fine, ivory white
Packaging
Available in 25 kg professional bakery sacks, ideal for high-volume pastry kitchens and artisanal bakeries.
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Reseal tightly to maintain freshness.
