How to Choose the Right Wheat Flour for Your Menu!

        When it comes to baking, one of the most common questions that crosses your mind is,
“How many types of wheat flour are there, and which one should I use?” This article will certainly help answer that question. But first, let's get to know what wheat flour is.

What is wheat flour?

        Wheat flour is a product made from wheat that has been ground into a powder. It is widely used for many varieties of food such as bakery products, noodles, cakes, steam buns, doughnut, and etc.

        The classification of wheat flour is based on one important factor: protein content.

        Wheat flour proteins react with each other when mixed with water and kneaded to form a network called a gluten network.

        Every type of flour has its own specific content, which is why it's important to select the right flour with proper protein to get the best food.

Now that we have a basic understanding of wheat flour, let's explore the different types.

 
Bread Flour
- It has strong and high protein.
- It's for sandwiches, sweet buns, sour dough, etc.

Cake Flour
- The flour contains weak and lower amount of protein.
- This flour is ideal for a variety of baked goods, including cakes, butter cakes, sponge cakes, chiffon cakes, and egg cakes.

All-Purpose Flour
- It has medium quality and quality of protein.
- All-purpose flour is suitable for making mooncakes, spring rolls, roti, fried food, cookies, donuts, cakes, etc.

Ultimately, selecting the right type of flour for your recipe will ensure the desired taste and texture. We hope this article proves helpful to all readers who come across it.

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