Where to buy it
- Supermarket baking aisle
- Flour suppliers or food retailers delivering to your country
Flour for baking
Wheat flour
Type 550
Type 550 is a white wheat flour used for yeast breads and rolls. This guide explains the label and how to choose flour for the Danpatbbang and Soboro recipes.
At a glance
- Buy: Supermarket baking aisle, Flour suppliers or food retailers delivering to your country
- Use for: Danpatbbang dough, Soboro dough and topping, Other recipes that specify this flour
- Tip: The type number describes mineral content, not protein percentage.
What is this ingredient?
Type 550 is a white wheat flour used for yeast breads and rolls. The Danpatbbang and Soboro bread recipes on Hansik Young both use this flour. If the number on the label is unfamiliar, the main thing to look for is a wheat flour suitable for making soft yeast buns.
What does Type 550 mean?
The number belongs to a flour classification based on mineral content. It does not tell you the protein percentage. Flours sold under the same type can still behave differently between brands.
Choosing flour where you live
If Type 550 is unavailable, plain or all-purpose wheat flour suitable for buns and rolls is an option to consider. These names are not exact equivalents across countries. Check the package for its intended baking use and choose flour without added raising agents.
All-purpose flour or bread flour?
Bread flour generally has more protein than all-purpose flour and can change the texture and liquid needs of a dough. For the closest result, use the flour specified in the recipe. The alternatives here are guidance for choosing a product, not a tested replacement for every brand.
Using it in the recipes
Follow the linked Danpatbbang or Soboro recipe for amounts, kneading and proofing. In Soboro, flour is used in both the dough and the crumbly topping, so keep those amounts separate while preparing the ingredients.
How to use it
- Danpatbbang dough
- Soboro dough and topping
- Other recipes that specify this flour
What to check
- The type number describes mineral content, not protein percentage.
- Check the intended baking use when choosing flour sold under another name.
- Keep the dough and topping amounts separate when preparing Soboro.
Find a shop in your country
Search term: flour suitable for buns and rolls. Compare the product type, package size and ingredients with the recipe.
Your country
Start with a local supermarket or flour supplier. Flour names vary by country; check the flour guide above when choosing an alternative to Type 550.
Can you substitute it?
Plain or all-purpose wheat flour suitable for buns and rolls is an option to consider, but labels vary by country and brand. Use the flour specified in the recipe for the closest result.
Recipes using this ingredient
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Wheat flour?
Supermarket baking aisle, Flour suppliers or food retailers delivering to your country
How do I use Wheat flour?
Danpatbbang dough, Soboro dough and topping, Other recipes that specify this flour
Can I substitute Wheat flour?
Plain or all-purpose wheat flour suitable for buns and rolls is an option to consider, but labels vary by country and brand. Use the flour specified in the recipe for the closest result.
How should I store Wheat flour?
Follow the package instructions and keep the flour closed in a dry storage area.