Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a total beginner, you likely know that flour is one of the most (if not the most) essential ingredients in many recipes. But when you’re browsing the baking aisle of ...

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We’re here to explain how all-purpose, cake, and bread flour are different, what they’re used for, and what to do if you don’t have the type of flour you need.

Other Types of Flour: Semolina Flour: Made from durum wheat, it's granular and commonly used for pasta. Spelt Flour: An ancient wheat variety, nutty in flavor, used in artisanal breads.

Made from durum wheat, semolina flour has a high protein content (close to that of bread flour at 13 percent). The gluten helps dough get stretched thin without breaking or shrinking back—a ...

For instance, the best bread for French toast isn't the same bread best for sandwiches. Many of them are baked with different types of flour (and don't even get us started on comparing bread flour ...

A few weeks ago, I decided to turn over bread-mixing duties to my 12-year-old daughter for a day. She was a little reluctant, but after nine years as my assistant baker, I figured she was ready.