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How is pastry flour different from regular flour?
They main difference is in the amount of proteins. Pastry flour has less proteins about 8% or 9% while all purpose flour can be as much as 12% or so
What is the difference between puff and shortcrust pastry?
hai iam haroon, The difference is in the apply of fat on the flour. In puff pastry the fat is spread on the rolled dough, where as in shortcrust the fat and flour is mix into sandy like texture using finger tips or icing spatcula.
Can you use strong white flour to make puff pastry?
Yes.
What is the difference between strong flour and weak flour?
You can expect a faster rising time for the strong flour & of course a less faster time with the weak flour.
Can you substitute white pastry flour for whole wheat pastry flour?
no. bad idea.
Can you substitute whole wheat flour for pastry flour?
Whole wheat pastry flour enriches your baked goods without making them heavy.
What flour can replace hong kong flour?
Pastry flour.
What is the function of wholemeal flour in pastry?
It has the same function as plain flour within pastry, it is a bulking agent and main ingredient of pastry, forming the framework of it. Although, wholemeal flour is healthier as the rusk is left on, however it is sometimes not as effective as plain or strong flour and sometimes has an unusual texture.
What is the ratio of fat to flour in shortcrust pastry is this different for pate sucre?
In shortcrust pastry, the typical ratio of fat to flour is about 1:2, meaning for every part of fat, there are two parts of flour. In contrast, pâte sucrée, which is a sweet pastry, often has a higher fat content, with a common ratio of 1:1.5 or even 1:1, resulting in a richer and sweeter dough. This difference in fat content contributes to the texture and flavor variations between the two types of pastry.
Can brodie flour be used for cake flour?
Brodie makes a self-rising flour specifically for cakes and pastries. The major difference between all-purpose flour and cake and pastry flour is that one is finer and because you do not need the same amount of gluten in cakes it can produce a finer lighter cake. Good luck!
Is soft flour the same as all purpose flour?
No. Some cake flours contain corn starch. Pastry flour, or all-purpose flour, does not.
What is the difference between cobbler and pie in terms of their ingredients and preparation methods?
The main difference between cobbler and pie is their crust. Cobbler has a biscuit-like topping made of flour, sugar, and butter, while pie has a pastry crust made of flour, butter, and water. Cobbler is typically easier to make as the topping is simply dropped on top of the fruit filling, while pie requires rolling out the pastry crust and fitting it into a pie dish.
