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Flour contains a high proportion of starches, which are complex carbohydrates also known as polysaccharides. Leavening agents are used with some flours, especially those with significant gluten content, to produce lighter and softer baked products by embedding small gas bubbles. So you need it to help the bread rise.
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Can plain flour be used in place of bread flour?
Yes, the results may be slightly different, but the bread will be good.
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.
Can you make Beer Bread with corn flour?
only if your good at it
Does bad flour not rise?
actually flour doesn't make the bread or whatever rise.. its the baking soda!! but bad flour is not good eather ...good luck!!!
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?
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 happens to bread if there's no flour in it?
There is no bread without flour.
Is sour dough bread refined?
It is not the bread that is refined but the flour that the bread is made with - thus a sourdough bread can be made with unrefined flour or refined flour.
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 use flour for bread flour?
yes Bread flour only varies from all purpose flour based on protein content. This causes a slightly heavier dough. It can still be used for any product asking for all purpose flour, but you may notice a slight difference in texture. To see more detail about the difference between many types of flour (including all purpose and bread) check out the link below. http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=64
What is the best type of flour to use for making banana bread, specifically bread flour?
The best type of flour to use for making banana bread is all-purpose flour, not bread flour. All-purpose flour is versatile and works well for most baking recipes, including banana bread. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which can result in a denser and chewier texture in banana bread.
Explain how bread flour wolud make a tougher pastry?
Bread flour has a higher percentage of gluten than all-purpose flour or pastry flour. Gluten is a protein molecule that forms a sort of network in dough that is desirable to make bread chewy. But pastry is suppose to be tender or flaky, not chewy or tough. So bread flour is not a good choice for making pastry.
