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[–] 67 points 9 hours ago (3 children)

Idk paper bags seem fine to me. Rather that than plastic

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  • [–] 12 points 4 hours ago

    It's just the overly strong glue that bothers me. I want to be able to open the bag without ripping a hole in it. Like having a garment with thread stronger than the fabric, the fabric will tear.

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  • [–] [S] 26 points 9 hours ago (8 children)

    They spill everywhere and you cant reseal them leaving it possible for bugs to get in. But i have to agree theyre better than a plastic container

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  • [–] 12 points 8 hours ago

    Open the flour over a trash can to catch that little bit of flour that always seems to be on top, try to keep the folding paper top together, but open one side like a milk carton.

    Open resealable container of your choice, I have large plastic bins that hold 10lbs of flour quite nicely. Big round container with handles and a lid.

    Dump flour into container, slow-ish so it doesn't poof into the air

    Seal container, use dry paper towel, rag, or vacuum to clean the small amount that probably came off the paper top.

    I usually give the open top a flick with my finger over the trash can to dislodge as much as possible before going to the counter.

    I really can't think of a better way to package it, other ways are either taking up more space than needed, or uses plastic/metal. Plastic is a non-starter for me, and metal would drastically increase price. It's a cost-effective way of tansporting a cheap product. Just don't get it wet lol

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  • [–] 4 points 8 hours ago* (1 child)

    Fold, roll, and keep closed with some painters tape. If it’s needed daily, get a tub with a lid.

    It’s a bag of flour, you don’t pour from it, you scoop from it.

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  • [–] 7 points 6 hours ago (1 child)

    I just fold it over twice and put a clothes peg on it.

    It's more or less like a double seam, which is surprisingly effective at closing something off. Like, if you do that with a plastic bag, it's close to airtight...

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  • [–] 2 points 5 hours ago*

    My wife likes to stack stuff, so with it folded and rolled correctly (it’s more or less just keep folding till it’s flat) it allows you to maximize some space. The flour is a once every couple weeks unless I’m on a bread binge. Tape keeps its closed for when shuffling stuff around.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 hours ago (1 child)

    I put new flour into a sealable container once I get home. A little bit usually gets onto the counter, but a damp rag can handle it. I found that the trick is to slowly move flour into the new container using a scoop until the bag is about a quarter empty. I used to just dump the bag, but that makes it spill more and is a harder to clean up after.

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