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title: "Matthews Cotswold Moulin Saint Martin French T55 Belle Blanc - 16kg Bag (Single Sack)"
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# 100% premium French wheat 8+ generations milling legacy 16kg manageable artisan pack Matthews Cotswold Moulin Saint Martin French T55 Belle Blanc - 16kg Bag (Single Sack)

**Brand:** matthews cotswold flour
**Price:** VT145319
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥖 Elevate your baking game with heritage French flour perfection!

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- **What is this?** Matthews Cotswold Moulin Saint Martin French T55 Belle Blanc - 16kg Bag (Single Sack) by matthews cotswold flour
- **How much does it cost?** VT145319 with free shipping
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

- Trusted matthews cotswold flour brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Ideal for Artisan Baking:** Delivers a fine, airy crumb and golden crust every time—your bakery’s secret weapon.
- • **Authentic French T55 Flour:** Crafted from 100% premium French wheat for that perfect baguette texture.
- • **Heritage Milling Excellence:** Milled by the Bellot family, 15 generations of artisanal mastery.
- • **Generations of Craftsmanship:** Matthews Cotswold’s 8-generation legacy ensures consistent premium quality.
- • **Locally Repackaged for Freshness:** Packed in the Cotswolds for UK bakers, combining tradition with convenience.

## Overview

Matthews Cotswold Moulin Saint Martin French T55 Belle Blanc is a premium 16kg bag of authentic French wheat bread flour, milled by the Bellot family with over 15 generations of expertise. Perfectly suited for artisan baguettes and everyday baking, this flour offers a fine, airy crumb and golden crust. Repackaged locally in the Cotswolds, it blends rich heritage with modern convenience, making it the go-to choice for professional and passionate bakers alike.

## Description

Product Description We may be new to you, but we have been around a while! With a milling legacy spanning eight generations, Matthews Cotswold Flour is one of the UK’s oldest family-run flour mills. Trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, we’re proud to offer premium quality Organic and Stoneground Wholegrain flour, using grain from local farmers and traditional milling techniques.We supply predominately small, professional, artisan bakers all over the UK including 3 out of the last BIA bakers of the year. We mill using traditional stoneground methods and roller for premium bakers’ white flours. We source and blend our 8 types of grain from our local Cotswold Grain Partnership to create award winning bread, wholegrain, culinary, pastry and speciality flour blends. The Matthews Cotswold Flour story began when the original FWP (Frederick) Matthews built a mill on the river Evenlode in 1912. You’ll find us working here to this day, overlooking the picturesque Cotswold village of Shipton-Under-Wychwood. It’s where we mill, pack and ship every order to your door.Today, the company is led by father and son team Paul and Bertie Matthews – FWP Matthews’ great, great-grandsons.he Matthews Cotswold Flour story began when the original FWP (Frederick) Matthews built a mill on the river Evenlode in 1912. You’ll find us working here to this day, overlooking the picturesque Cotswold village of Shipton-Under-Wychwood. It’s where we mill, pack and ship every order to your door.Today, the company is led by father and son team Paul and Bertie Matthews – FWP Matthews’ great, great-grandsons. Ingredients Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)] Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid) Enzymes (alpha amylase and xylanase) Directions FRENCH BAGUETTES; Ingredients: 500g Matthews French T55 Flour; 10g Salt; 10g Yeast; 300g Water; Method: 1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl; 2. Dissolve yeast in water and add to flour mixture; 3. Mix until a smooth dough is formed and knead well (If using a mixer – mix on slow speed for 4 minutes and higher speed for 7 minutes); 4. Let the dough rest again under a cloth for 20 minutes; 5. Divide into equal size portions; 6. Let the dough rest again for a further 20 minutes; 7. Shape the baguette and prove under a cloth until doubled in size (around 70/80 minutes)8. Bake at 230° for 20-25 minutes.For best results place an oven proof dish of water in the bottom of the oven to generate steam. Safety Warning Contains GLUTEN Manufacturer Contact Information FWP MATTHEWS LTD, Station Road, Shipton under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BH

Review: Splendid flour: golden, soft crumb, good crust and superb taste - Best flour I have found (and I have tried at least 20) for bread making, including some bought in France (I am French). I use a version of Jim Lahey's method and this produces a golden, tender crumb with an excellent crust. The taste is out of this world, the perfect balance between yeasty and savoury. A reviewer said that because of the additives the flour is not suitable for a long rise: this is not correct. The dough does collapse with an 18h rise but rises again once in the oven. Having said that, it is possible to use the flour with very good result with a shorter rise (7-12h): the taste is a little less pronounced but the rise is slightly better. I won't be using anything else for baguette/bâtard/campagne breads (for Campagne, cut it with 1/5 rye flour). I do not have a bread machine but would imagine that it will do very well so long as the cycle is not too long (otherwise it might over-proof, which isn't a problem with the Lahey method because you shape the bread again but would lead to flatter bread in a machine). PS: my baguette/bâtard recipe: Note that this is a no-knead, very high hydration dough inspired by Jim Lahey's recipe for sourdough. The adaptation works fantastically well for baguette. Also note that it is easiest prepared in a Lekue silicone bread baker (on desertcart, an excellent investment). 2 1/2 cups of Matthews T55, 1 1/4 tsp sea salt crystals (not ground salt), 1/4 tsp (yes, you read correctly, no more) SAF gold yeast (or SAF red but gold gives better flavour), about 35cl water. Mix everything to a very soft dough. The dough will NOT hold together, this is normal. Cover and let rise 17-8h. After 18h, use a dough scraper (not your hands, otherwise you'll be washing them forever) to lift and fold one side the dough on the other. Turn the bowl by a quarter, repeat about 6-8 times. Each folding gives the dough more strength for the rise. Don't overdo it though. The dough still won't hold together, that's required for a soft and flavoursome crumb. Scrape into the Lekue bread baker (check this out on desertcart: these silicone bakers are great. I use 1 for a bâtard, 3 for three thin baguettes), close, cover with a dishcloth and let rise for 45mn. Place on a baking tray and bake 43mn at 235°C in a fan oven for the bâtard, 25mn for the baguettes. Unmold straight away and let cool on a rack. The bread will 'sing' as it cools. Alternatively, bake in a pre-heated cast iron pot as recommended by Lahey. You'll get a bit more rise but it's a lot more faff!
Review: Great flour for bread - Best flour to use when making baguettes.

## Features

- FRENCH T55 WHEAT BREAD FLOUR. French T55 wheat bread flour for white bread, baguettes and everyday baking products.
- MILLING & PROVENANCE. Our French flour range “Moulin Saint Martin” is made from 100% premium French wheat. The grain is milled by one of the oldest flour milling families in France the “Bellot” family.
- PERFECT FOR. This T55 bread flour is ideal for making delicious baguettes with the fine airy texture.
- TOP TIP. Always check your yeast is fresh and in date. Over time yeast deactivates and loses its ability to make bread rise.
- DID YOU KNOW. Louis Bellot is the 15th generation and Bertie Matthews is the 8th generation of their respected families to be supplying artisanal flour to bakers across Europe. The flour is repackaged into more manageable 16KG and 1.5KG bags in the Cotswolds for the UK bakers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FGGXD4G |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Wheat |
| Allergen information | Contains: Wheat |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,280 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 46 in Bread Flour & Mixes |
| Brand | MATTHEWS COTSWOLD FLOUR |
| Brand Name | MATTHEWS COTSWOLD FLOUR |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Cuisine | French cuisine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 287 Reviews |
| Item Form | Dried |
| Item Package Weight | 15.92 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Kilograms |
| Item form | Dried |
| Item weight | 1.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | FWP Matthews Ltd |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | FWP MATTHEWS LTD, Station Road, Shipton under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BH |
| Model Number | MFBF16 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package weight | 15.92 Kilograms |
| Part Number | MFBF16 |
| Size | 16 kg (Pack of 1) |
| Speciality | Organic |
| Specialty | Organic |
| Unit Count | 16000.0 gram |

## Product Details

- **Allergen information:** Contains: Wheat
- **Brand:** MATTHEWS COTSWOLD FLOUR
- **Item form:** Dried
- **Item weight:** 1.5 Kilograms
- **Manufacturer:** FWP Matthews Ltd
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Package weight:** 15.92 Kilograms
- **Speciality:** Organic
- **Unit count:** 16000.0 gram

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Splendid flour: golden, soft crumb, good crust and superb taste
*by B***P on 5 August 2018*

Best flour I have found (and I have tried at least 20) for bread making, including some bought in France (I am French). I use a version of Jim Lahey's method and this produces a golden, tender crumb with an excellent crust. The taste is out of this world, the perfect balance between yeasty and savoury. A reviewer said that because of the additives the flour is not suitable for a long rise: this is not correct. The dough does collapse with an 18h rise but rises again once in the oven. Having said that, it is possible to use the flour with very good result with a shorter rise (7-12h): the taste is a little less pronounced but the rise is slightly better. I won't be using anything else for baguette/bâtard/campagne breads (for Campagne, cut it with 1/5 rye flour). I do not have a bread machine but would imagine that it will do very well so long as the cycle is not too long (otherwise it might over-proof, which isn't a problem with the Lahey method because you shape the bread again but would lead to flatter bread in a machine). PS: my baguette/bâtard recipe: Note that this is a no-knead, very high hydration dough inspired by Jim Lahey's recipe for sourdough. The adaptation works fantastically well for baguette. Also note that it is easiest prepared in a Lekue silicone bread baker (on amazon, an excellent investment). 2 1/2 cups of Matthews T55, 1 1/4 tsp sea salt crystals (not ground salt), 1/4 tsp (yes, you read correctly, no more) SAF gold yeast (or SAF red but gold gives better flavour), about 35cl water. Mix everything to a very soft dough. The dough will NOT hold together, this is normal. Cover and let rise 17-8h. After 18h, use a dough scraper (not your hands, otherwise you'll be washing them forever) to lift and fold one side the dough on the other. Turn the bowl by a quarter, repeat about 6-8 times. Each folding gives the dough more strength for the rise. Don't overdo it though. The dough still won't hold together, that's required for a soft and flavoursome crumb. Scrape into the Lekue bread baker (check this out on amazon: these silicone bakers are great. I use 1 for a bâtard, 3 for three thin baguettes), close, cover with a dishcloth and let rise for 45mn. Place on a baking tray and bake 43mn at 235°C in a fan oven for the bâtard, 25mn for the baguettes. Unmold straight away and let cool on a rack. The bread will 'sing' as it cools. Alternatively, bake in a pre-heated cast iron pot as recommended by Lahey. You'll get a bit more rise but it's a lot more faff!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great flour for bread
*by A***B on 22 August 2025*

Best flour to use when making baguettes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good service and makes great croissants!
*by M***L on 1 April 2025*

Arrived as stated the day after order and well packaged. Normally not keen on extra wrapping but essential for flour. Arrived in good shape. All that I need now is to use it to make croissants! Update: this is the first time I ever tried making croissants! This flour is perfect for the job! Will be ordering more !

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