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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 else can I help you with?
Is bread wholemeal flour the same as just wholemeal flour?
Bread wholemeal flour probably has yeast in it.
Is plain flour or wholemeal flour sutiable for muffins?
Wholemeal flour is much more suitable for muffins
What is the function of flower in pastry?
FLOUR provides the structure
Is there anything else you can use as flour?
You can use self raising flour, wholemeal flour or wholemeal self raising flour or even yeast.
Can you make a gingerbread house with wholemeal flour?
You can make them with what ever kind of flour you like - wholemeal wheat flour, rice flour, spelt flour, corn flour, oat flour, potato flour, the list is endless, its up to you.
What is the function of flour when making pastry?
well Flour for the structure of the pastrySoft plain flour (low in gluten) is used in shortcrust pastry to give a short crumbStrong plain flour (high in gluten) if used in flaky/rough puff pastry to give the pastry elasticity
Can you use holemeal flour to make scones?
Yes, you can use wholemeal flour to make scones, though it will result in a denser texture compared to using all-purpose flour. To achieve a lighter scone, consider mixing wholemeal flour with some all-purpose flour. Additionally, you may need to adjust the liquid in the recipe, as wholemeal flour absorbs more moisture. Overall, wholemeal scones can be delicious and nutritious!
What ingredient would be altered if you put wholemeal SR flour instead of white SR flour?
The flour ingredient would be altered, wholemeal flour contains bran and wheatgerm while white flour has these ingredients removed.
When you sieve wholemeal flour what do you do with the wholemeal pieces that wont go through the sieve?
shove 'em back in!
Which type of flour is the densest?
Strong (i.e bread grade) wholemeal flour is densest.
Can you substitute white pastry flour for whole wheat pastry flour?
no. bad idea.
What flour is the most dense?
Strong (i.e. bread grade) wholemeal flour is the most dense.
