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Flour is more of a powder and is easily compressed. Varying density means varying amounts of flour. As I understand it, sifting flour is done to slightly aerate the flour to give it a consistent density. A consistent density is favorable to accurate measurements being obtained when baking, since recipes call for specific amounts of ingredients for them to work. Sifting also removes lumps.
Sugar, the basic processed granules you buy to bake with, is all of a consistent size. Sifting would tend to break up the granules into smaller pieces. This would make the sugar more dense and could throw off measurements as well as affect taste. Powdered sugar tastes different and acts slightly different than granule sugar. For these reason, sifting would not be recommended for sugar, though if it clumps, banging it around a bit to bust up the clumps should be fine.
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Is sifting flour a chemical charge?
No. The flour stays chemically the same. Sifting mixes air with the flour and breaks up lumps.
Does sifted sugar powder weigh the same as sifted cake flour?
No. By sifting a powder, you remove most things that might otherwise give a false volume, like clumps. So you're weighing the same volume of stuff: sugar versus flour. Try this: Get a level tablespoon of flour and heft it in your hand. Empty the tablespoon out now. Fill it with sugar (level) and heft it. Sugar is alot heavier.
Can confectioners suger substitute flour?
no, sugar and flour do not contain the same chemicals so if a recipe calls for flour and you use confectioners sugar, the final product could be flat and disgusting. i highly recommend u do not do this!
What is the meaning of sift in cooking?
To"sift" and to "sieve" are the same thing, except that when using a sieve with flower people call it "sifting" flower. It means passing the flower through a fine sieve to make sure there are no lumps in it and holding it high when you do so so that as the flower falls though the sieve, air gets incorporated into it to make the baked products lite and fluffy.
Why is a cup of flour only weight 120 gram but 1 cup of sugar weight 200 gram?
Sugar is heavier than flour, so the same volume weights differently.
Should flour be sifted before using it in a recipe?
It would be fine. Sifted flour is more airy and has about 1 ounce less per cup flour then sifted. if you are using what is sold as sifted flour you really do not need to worry as it is compacted again before you use it ...
Can you substitute white flour for whole wheat flour when making cookies?
Generally, you can replace white flour with whole wheat flour of the same type (bread for bread, all purpose for all purpose), substituting one for one. However, products made with whole wheat flour will usually be more dense. This may be helped somewhat by sifting the flour one or two extra times to help incorporate more air. Always remember when using any all purpose flour for items such as muffins and cookies to mix as little as possible to avoid forming glutens, which will toughen the final result.
Is iced sugar and cornstarch the same thing?
No, icing sugar is incredibly fine ground up sugar. Cornstarch (although it looks similar) is cornflour; a type of flour made from corn kernals. Cornstarch is not 'sweet' in the same way that icing sugar is.
Is panocha flour the same as wheat flour?
No, panocha flour is not the same as wheat flour. Panocha flour is made from unrefined cane sugar and is often used in traditional Mexican and Latin American recipes, while wheat flour is derived from ground wheat and is a staple in many baking and cooking applications. Their flavor profiles, textures, and uses in recipes differ significantly.
Does Italian bread have pork in it?
No. Italian bread is made from the same ingredients as other breads: flour, water. yeast, oil and sugar.
How many cups in 2lbs of flour?
Approximately 8 cups but it is better to weight it because it is more accurate, same with powdered sugar
How much sugar is used for 1 cup of flour?
How many grams of sugars of all purpose flour (APF) are in 1 US cup? The answer is: The change of 1 us cup ( US cup ) unit in a all purpose flour (APF) measure equals = into 2.38 g sugars ( gram of sugar ) as per the equivalent measure and for the same all purpose flour (APF) type.
