Oh dear - how many US cups makes 550g (1lb 4oz) please?

[TheProvincialLady]

My weighing scales have just broken and I need to make a loaf of bread. I can't find anywhere that tells me how much 550g/1lb 4oz of white bread flour would be in American cups (I have a set lurking at the back of the cupboard and it's the only thing I can think of).

Help please!

1 cup = 150g plain flour

so 3 and two thirds

Thank you very much

it seems to depened on the flour, but some googling suggests anywhere between 100 and 140 grams, most saying 110 grams.

stupid american measuring system

This might help for next time.

Yes and no, the problem is the specific flour. Apparently US and UK flour is different in density (British flour is denser). So the numbers listed on US sites will be wrong, in all probability.

This is useful because it takes density into account. However you may have to look up typical density of UK all-purpose flour to get absolutely accurate results.