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Why sift flour?

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For a smoother texture.

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What is something you could sift?

Flour


When is flour not sifted when baking?

Home cooks in the U.S. rarely sift flour any more, because the commercial flours are pre-sifted.


Do you sift bread flour when making bread?

No, it is not necessary to sift whole wheat flour. If you made the flour by yourself, and the flour isn't like a smooth powdery texture, then you should sift it to remove any unblended grains


How do you get rid of weevils?

If they're in your flour, you can sift them out and then put the flour in an airtight container.


Is there another word for sift?

That would depend on the context. You can "sift through recipes" or "sort through recipies" but if a recipe says "sift flour with sugar" you'd better sift it.


What tool will remove lumps from flour?

A sift or sifter.


What tool that will remove lumps from flour?

A sift or sifter.


To measure flour pat flour down or just measure as it is?

Ideally, you sift the flour first. Never pat it down. ---- the recipe doesn't say to sift it first it says sift later. also when i measure it i shouldn't pat it down to make sue its good or should i just leave it like that ?


Can all purpose flour be substituted with unsifted flour?

All flour is unsifted until you sift it. Al purpose included.


Rice and flour could be separated by?

Most likely by a sift.


Why sift flour and salt into mixing bowl?

to make pancakes


What is the meaning of sifted?

To separate with a sieve, as the fine part of a substance from the coarse; as, to sift meal or flour; to sift powder; to sift sand or lime., To separate or part as if with a sieve., To examine critically or minutely; to scrutinize.