Plain flour

Plain Flour

Plain flour, also known as all-purpose flour, is a type of flour that is made from wheat. It is a staple ingredient in many types of baking and cooking recipes.

Overview

Plain flour is made by grinding wheat into a fine powder. Unlike whole wheat flour, which includes the whole grain, plain flour is made from only the endosperm of the wheat kernel. This results in a lighter, finer flour that is ideal for many baking applications.

Uses

Plain flour is used in a wide variety of recipes, from bread and pastry to sauces and gravies. It is often used in recipes that require a lighter texture, such as cakes and cookies. Plain flour can also be used as a thickening agent in sauces and gravies.

Nutritional Information

Plain flour is a good source of carbohydrates, and it also provides some protein. However, because it is made from only the endosperm of the wheat kernel, it does not contain as many nutrients as whole wheat flour. Some brands of plain flour are fortified with additional nutrients, such as iron and B vitamins.

Varieties

There are several varieties of plain flour, including bleached flour and unbleached flour. Bleached flour is treated with chemicals to speed up the aging process, while unbleached flour is aged naturally. There is also self-rising flour, which is plain flour that has been mixed with baking powder and salt.

See Also

• Bread flour
• Cake flour
• Pastry flour
• Whole wheat flour