Monday, September 14, 2015

5 Must-Know Tips for Baking Quick Breads



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Sweet or savory, find all our best healthy recipes for muffins, tea breads, scones, pancakes, and more—all made quickly without yeast.


5 Must-Know Tips for Baking Quick Breads


 


A BAKERS GUIDE TO FLOUR

Self-Rising Flour 
Best Use For: Biscuits,Quick Breads, Protein: 9-11% 
Benefits: Baking Powder and Salt Already Added to this flour

Cake Flour
Best Use For: Cakes, Muffins, Protein: 5-9%
Benefits: Soft Even Crust

Pastry Flour 
Best Use For: Biscuits, Pie Crust, Scones, Muffins,  Protein: 7-9%
Benefits: Creates a Light, Airy Texture

Bread Flour
Best Use For: Yeast Baked Breads, Protein: 12-13%
Benefits: Creates more Gluten, Holds More Structure

Whole Wheat Flour
Best Use For: Pizza, Breads, Flat Breads, Protein: 12-14%
Benefits: Denser Baked Goods

All Purpose Flour
Best Use For: All Purpose Baked Goods, Protein 9-12%
Benefits: Holds Structure


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