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What Are the Functions of Flour in Baking?
Flour can be made from any type of milled grain, although baking flour is usually made from wheat. Baking flour serves a variety of purposes for making goodies such cakes, pastries and bread. Add this to my Recipe Box.
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Body
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Baking flour primarily provides structure and texture for baked goods. Higher protein content increases the strength and elasticity of the flour, so breads will require a flour with more protein content than a cake would.
Binding
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Baking flour helps bind the ingredients in a batter. It also serves as a thickener in sauces, creams and fillings.
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Dusting
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Baking flour may also be used to lightly coat a pan before filling it with batter to prevent sticking. A counter surface may also be dusted before using it to knead dough.
Coating
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Fruits and nuts can be coated with flour before they are added to a batter. This will allow them to float in the batter, instead of sinking to the bottom of the pan.
Self-Rising Flour
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Flour that has baking powder and salt already added to it is known as self-rising flour, and is commonly used in baked goods. It typically contains 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt per cup of flour.
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