Bread flour substitute
1 cup bread flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour
Bread flour has more protein, so it makes chewier bread. All-purpose flour works almost as well.
Substitutes for 1 cup bread flour
Option 1
1 cup all-purpose flour
A 1:1 swap. The bread is a little softer and rises slightly less.
Option 2
1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon vital wheat gluten
Closer to bread flour. Gluten is sold in baking aisles.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of bread flour?
For 1 cup bread flour, you can use 1 cup all-purpose flour; or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon vital wheat gluten.
What is the best substitute for bread flour?
For most recipes, use 1 cup all-purpose flour. A 1:1 swap. The bread is a little softer and rises slightly less.