Before we moved to France, I never imagined how difficult the simple task of grocery shopping would be. I knew that it would take some patience and translation, but I never even considered the fact that I might not be able to find everyday items – or at least I considered everyday items in the U.S. After many tears and failed attempts, I have finally figured out what’s what and where to find the things I need. I have even managed to locate some of the items that aren’t that common in typical French supermarkets. So I have decided to do a series on what ingredients I buy and where I find them to help other frustrated expats.
Today’s Topic: Baking Items
All-Purpose Flour = Farine de Blé Type 55
All-Purpose Flour = Farine de Blé Type 55
Baking Powder = Levure Chimique
Baking Soda = Biocarbonate Alimentaire
Yeast = Levure Boulanger
Sugar = Sucre en Poudre
Brown Sugar = Sucre Vergeoise
Powdered Sugar = Sucre Glace
Other posts in this series:
Cooking and Baking Ingredients in France: Part 1 (Baking)
Cooking and Baking Ingredients in France: Part 2 (Cooking)
Further Resources:
Ingredients for American Baking in Paris
Thanksgiving Paris – American Groceries in Paris (& now online)
My American Market – Online Shop for American Goods in Europe
Something I just wouldn’t think of. Would have to have a translator book with me to go shopping.
Very helpful. How about White whole wheat flour which is different from baking powder. ANy idea what that’s called here in France?
That one I don’t actually know. If I were you I would check at a bio store, or in the bio section of the grocery store!
thanks so much
Phew! Thanks so much. It’s SO confusing!
Do you know if the amounts used of baking powder vs. levure chemique are the same? 1:1 ? I only ask because baking powder always seems to come in those big containers, whereas levure chemique is in small packets.
Many thanks!
Tq sooo much not american but finding hard to find common baking things in english mostly coz my french is extremely petit peu . Your post is very helpful esp baking coz in france i got a bit confused as there is sodium bicarbonate in the detergent aisle.
Wow this is amazing! Could be frustrating at times. It’s a fun read! I learned something new today.
Looking for fast rising yeast. What do you call that? Thank you.
I think they normally rapide or express!
super…!!! I’ve been looking for this translation …such relief …merci…