Wholemeal strong flour for pastry?

[flissity]

I can’t get plain flour currently. Dh managed to get some ‘strong wholemeal flour’
Would this be ok in place of plain flour for things like quiche bases, cheese scones etc? Am guessing would just be a slightly heavier pastry..
thanks

[newtb]

It's fine, tends to break up a little when putting into a quiche tin - probably needs a bit more water

[INeedNewShoes]

If you have even a small amount of plain or SR flour I would mix a bit in, but otherwise I'd go ahead and use it. It will be very wholemeal tasting.

I find wholemeal bread flour stronger textured/tasting than wholemeal standard flour, if that makes sense.

[flissity]

Good idea. I do have some plain so maybe do half and half.
Saving the pain for the fun baking!

Thanks