QUESTION: A recent recipe mentioned how to substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour. But it was a bit confusing. How do you substitute flours? ANSWER: Not all flours are created equal. All-purpose ...

Also, an easy substitute if you don't have cake flour. Kelly J Hall / Getty Images You checked the list, went to the store, and thought you had all the ingredients to make the cake, only to get home ...

A: Not all flours are created equal. All-purpose flour is just that. It means it can be used in myriad baked goods. Cake flour is used for cakes and cookies when you’re looking for a tender crumb.

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Flour is an intriguing substance. Defined as a grain crushed through the milling process, it encompasses many possible foodstuffs. In addition to the numerous wheat types -- which range from semolina ...

1. For this, you'll need a microwave-safe bowl, all-purpose flour (or any grain), an instant-read thermometer and a spatula. You can choose to either heat your entire bag of flour (why not?) or just ...