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Bread flour has a higher gluten content than all-purpose (or cake) flour. Gluten is what creates structure in wheat flour and while all wheat flours contain gluten, the higher percentage of gluten in bread flour will create a more rigid structure, lending to a chewier, tougher crumb and texture.
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∙ 14y agoBread flour has a higher protein content and sometimes also added enzymes to improve leavening.
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∙ 13y agoit is used in bread to keep it from sticking and to help the dough rise
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∙ 13y agoYou use flour so that there is some texture in there! you wouldn't want a massive sloppy cake!! .. hope this helps :)
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What is the difference in bread flour and plain flour?
Plain flour has a lower gluten content than high grade or bread flour so is less suitable for bread. Some bread flours may also have additives to improve the bread texture or to quicken the bread making process.
Can you replace bread flour with superfine flour to make bread?
Superfine flour should not be used in place of bread flour. Bread flour is made from "hard" wheat that has been bred to have the high gluten content that makes proper bread.
What flour is used to make bread and why?
Strong flour is used for bread making to create a frame and not let it collapse.
The quantity of bread depends on the quantity of flour used to make it?
Bread(flour), or B(f)
The recipe for whole wheat bread requires 3 cups of bread flour and 1 cups of whole wheat flour What is the ratio of whole wheat flour to total flour used?
The recipe for whole wheat bread requires 3 cups of bread flour, and 1 cup of whole wheat flour, making the ratio of whole wheat flour to total flour used to be 1:4.
What do windmills do to make bread?
Windmills grind grain such as wheat into flour, the flour is used by a bakery to make bread.
Can plain flour be used in place of bread flour?
Yes, the results may be slightly different, but the bread will be good.
What was flour and water used for?
Bread and dough.
What is the most common flour used in bread making?
Wheat flour i guess
What is the different meaning between flour for making bread and flour to make bread?
There is no difference between "flour for making bread" and "flour to make bread." Both phrases refer to the same thing: bread flour.
Does bread get its colouring from chicken feathers?
No, the coloring comes from the type of flour used, and also the amount of time it is baked. Bleached or all-purpose flour is used in white bread.
Is there any flour you can sub to make bread flour?
I need two cups of bread flour. I have ap flour and cream of tartar though. How do I make bread flour from what I have?
