September 6, 2023 - 4:17pm
Want to share a 50lb bag of First Clear?
I used to get First Clear from King Arthur for my Ginsberg Corn Rye. They discontinued selling it.
I found a source for it here on The Fresh Loaf.
A 50 pound bag of Ardent's First clear from Baker's Authority end up costing $8 pound, including shipping. (Buying it in 5lb bags is $15/lb.)
I can't use 50lbs, but I could easily do with half, and happy to split with others.
The only downside? I'm in Pasadena, California. If you're anywhere near, get in touch.
--Steve
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as I live too far but isn't your math a little off? At $8 per pound (with shipping) the 50 pound bag would be $400! That's ridiculous!
Well, yeah, you must know my high school math teacher.
Let's see if I can do this right (and do, please, double check my work)
50 pound bag
$32 flour
$46 shipping
Total $78
$78 divided by 50= $1.56/lb
(If this were a 5/lb bag = $7.80)
The 50/lb bag is a good price -- if I could bake that many rye loafs before the flour went stale.
Baker's Authority First Clear Flour
The cost for a 50 pound bag is $32.28, plus another $32.57 for UPS Ground shipping to my address in Michigan.
(32.28 + 32.57)/50 = 1.30 per pound, including shipping
Since I usually substitute bread flour for first clear when I encounter a formula that calls for first clear, I doubt that I'll order any even though the price is attractive.
Paul
If we ever get back to Michigan, I'll bring you a few pounds!