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Q: What is the part of flour that absorbs liquid and helps provide structure?
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If self -raising wholemeal flour is used would you have to add more or less liquid?

More as it absorbs the liquid more


What is the sensory function of flour?

The sensory function of flour is to provide a solid textture for the product and provide structure for the food.


Does flour provide proteins and starch that make up the structure of baked products?

Yes it does.


What does cornstarch do to a cake?

Cornstarch makes cakes lighter and more moist. Since cornstarch absorbs more liquid than flour does you only need half the amount of cornstarch as flour in a recipe. It works best in sponge type cakes which have no butter in the batter.


Why is flour a solid and not a liquid or gas?

Flour acts as a solid when in a stationary state however if air is blown into the flour at a calculated rate, the flour can take on the properties of a liquid. Adding air to the flour adds energy which moves the particles similar to adding energy to a block of ice which excites the molecules into movement.


What is the name given to the mixture of flour raising agent and liquid?

the name given to the mixture of flour raising agent and liquid is dough.


What is the function of flour in scones?

Flour provides the structure and bulk once the scone is baked.


How can i dissolve the flour?

To dissolve flour in a liquid you will want to use a wisk. This will break apart the little bubbles and balls that flour forms when it is placed with a liquid like water or eggs.


Can flour dissolve in vegetable oil?

It can be mixed but it wont dissolve.


What does flour do for cookies?

gives a cookie its structure


What is the function of flower in pastry?

FLOUR provides the structure


What do you call a mixture that has as much liquid and flour?

Dough