Plain 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 plain flour
New York style toasted flour chocolate cookies
Vegetarian Includes 55 min resting
Raspberry pie cookies with crumble rims
Vegetarian Includes 4 h 45 min resting
Savoury parmesan and turmeric shortbread
Vegetarian Includes 3 h 30 min resting
Cod cannelloni with béchamel and Idiazábal
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