to make pancakes
You can measure out the amount of flour that you need by spooning it out into a measuring cup. Then pour the flour into a mixing bowl and whisk it with a wire whisk or a fork for about a minute. Or you could shake it out through a colander if you have one.
For a smoother texture.
Flour
Home cooks in the U.S. rarely sift flour any more, because the commercial flours are pre-sifted.
No, it is not necessary to sift whole wheat flour. If you made the flour by yourself, and the flour isn't like a smooth powdery texture, then you should sift it to remove any unblended grains
A flour glass, also known as a flour sifter or flour sieve, is a kitchen tool designed to separate and break up clumps in dry ingredients like flour, ensuring a smooth and even texture. It typically consists of a mesh screen that allows fine particles to pass through while retaining larger clumps. To use a flour glass, one simply pours the flour into the device and shakes or taps it to sift the flour into a bowl or mixing area. This process not only improves the texture of baked goods but also helps to aerate the flour for better baking results.
If they're in your flour, you can sift them out and then put the flour in an airtight container.
A sift or sifter.
A sift or sifter.
That would depend on the context. You can "sift through recipes" or "sort through recipies" but if a recipe says "sift flour with sugar" you'd better sift it.
All flour is unsifted until you sift it. Al purpose included.
Ideally, you sift the flour first. Never pat it down. ---- the recipe doesn't say to sift it first it says sift later. also when i measure it i shouldn't pat it down to make sue its good or should i just leave it like that ?