Flour
Flour: a cereal ingredient that provides structure, texture, and the ability to absorb liquids in doughs, batters, and fillings.
What it offers and why to use it
Flour: a cereal ingredient that provides structure, texture, and the ability to absorb liquids in doughs, batters, and fillings. Weigh accurately to achieve consistent results. In doughs, not all flours absorb liquid in the same way; for bread, use the crumb or toast to restore texture.
A mild cereal flavour and texture that depends on the grind, protein content, hydration, and cooking method.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying flour, choose the type appropriate for the recipe and check that it is dry, free from insects, and has a fresh smell, with an undamaged packaging.
Store
Store flour in a dry, airtight container. Store bread in a closed container at room temperature and freeze portions if not used immediately.
Prepare
Weigh accurately to achieve consistent results. In doughs, not all flours absorb liquid in the same way; for bread, use the crumb or toast to restore texture.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Combine with eggs, milk, oil, butter, yeast, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and sauces.
How to substitute it
If you don't have flour, substituting with another cereal or flour may require adjusting the liquid, fat, and binding agents; it may not always work in a 1:1 ratio.
Recipes with flour
Rigatoni with creamy pancetta sauce
Rigatoni coated in a light pancetta, tomato and paprika sauce, finished with Parmesan.
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Beef, apple and cheese cannelloni
Cannelloni filled with sautéed beef, red onion and apple, finished with a smooth olive-oil béchamel and golden mozzarella.…
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Traditional onion soup
Slowly caramelised onions in stock, topped with toast and melted cheese.
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Air-fryer chocolate fondants
Individual chocolate fondants with a set exterior and molten centre, made in the air fryer.
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