Semolina flour

Semolina Flour is typically hard durum wheat, which has been ground into flour. The resulting product is high in gluten and is used for making pasta and breads. Semolina is available in coarse or fine-textured flour. Look for this flour in your grocery or health food store; a well-known brand is Bob's Red Mill. You may want to store it in your refrigerator if you don't use it up within a month or so as it does tend to get rancid.

Durum Wheat vs. Semolina

Durum wheat is a hard, high protein, wheat which is ground and used for making breads, pastries, cakes, etc. When durum wheat is milled, the soft fine flour made up of the wheat endosperm (protein and starchy part of the grain) is separated and used for wheat flour, and the remaining coarse meal which includes the ground wheat seeds is sold as semolina. Products made with semolina flour will have a slightly rough texture compared to regular fine wheat flour. Both of these flours are high protein and high in gluten.

Where To Buy

Look for semolina flour in most well-stocked grocery stores. Bob's Red Mill is a reliable brand.  Whole Foods Markets typically stock it.  You can also purchase it online at Amazon.com: Semolina Flour

Per cup of semolina flour needed, substitute:

• 1 cup durum wheat flour - high in gluten.
• OR - 1 cup spelt or Kamut flour.  Both of these types are lower in gluten but not gluten-free.
• OR - If making pasta, you can use all-purpose flour; however the pasta will be softer