Flour and the expiration date

[wv09]

I think I'm asking this in the right forum...I bought super cheap flour (pillsbury best, all purpose, white) today, but the expiration date is feb. 10, 2010. Is it good for a little after that date or what? How about if I make it (like pizza dough,...) and freeze it...is that still good?:shrug7:

Thanks for any help!!

[foggierbard9]

This is what I found on a website....I was going to say I didn't think flour really "expired" but this says it will keep forever in the freezer, and for 2 years if kept at 40 degrees (so in the fridge).

White Flour

• 6 to 12 months
• Storage Tip #1: Store in a cool, dry place. It's important to store flour in an airtight container or freezer bag to preserve the flour's moisture content. Exposure to low or high humidity will affect the flour's moisture content and may influence the outcome of a recipe.
• Storage Tip #2: For longer storage, keep white flours in the refrigerator in an airtight container. All-purpose and bread flour will keep up to two years at 40 F in your refrigerator, according to the Wheat Foods Council <www.wheatfoods.org>. They can be stored indefinitely in the freezer.
• Storage Tip #3: As a general rule, if measuring flour from refrigerated or frozen flour, allow your measured portion to come to room temperature before using it in baked goods. Remove the flour for your recipe a few hours before use, so it doesn't affect the action of other ingredients such as baking powder or yeast.