How To Use Different Types Of Flour

• All purpose flour:

  • This is a blend of hard- and soft-wheat flours.

  • The combination allows it to be used in all types of baked goods, as well as for thickening.

   

• Self-rising flour:

  • This is an all-purpose flour that contains added leavening and salt.

  • It may be substituted for all-purpose flour in quick bread recipes, but the salt, baking powder, and baking soda must be omitted.

   

• Cake flour:

  • This is a flour made from softer wheat.

  • It us used for making tender, delicate cakes.

• Other types of flour include whole wheat, rye, and buckwheat flours.

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