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Flours, types and their uses in cooking

Flour is a product that is derived from the grinding of any cereal, legume or pseudocereal until it becomes a fine powder. It is mainly used for the preparation of bread-making foods in all its varieties and in the manufacture of pasta, however its use is not limited to that.

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Flour in good condition should be soft to the touch and uniform in appearance, without black spots or mold. Cool, dry places, away from light and intense heat, are recommended to store flour for long periods of time. There are numerous types of flours, the most popular of which are cream flour, pastry flour, fresh pasta flour and whole spelled flour.

Types of flour

cream flour Cream flour is the product of milling different types of selected wheat. Generally, they are used to make rustic bars or baguettes. This type of flour has a high protein content, it is ideal for creating thin and crispy crusts on bread, recommended to be worked at home. The golden or cream color that the breads adopt after being baked makes them similar in appearance and texture to those of the French tradition.   Pastry flour Pastry flour is also known as a loose flour. This flour is characterized by containing 10% less protein than traditional flour, providing fluffier, denser and more compact doughs, which are excellent for adding volume. This flour is traditionally used in making puff pastry breads, croissants, pre-baked breads and refrigerated block doughs. Fresh pasta flour (00) It is a refined flour, its raw material comes from the selection of wheat grains that provide quality in color, elasticity and gluten. Its elasticity and malleability make it an essential flour in the manufacture of fresh pasta or gnocchi. There is nothing better to appreciate the rich flavor that these flours provide to pasta than with the company of sauces, especially homemade ones.

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ECO whole wheat spelled flour This type of ECO flour is identified with a certified organic farming seal (CAE). It is a flour that occupies a medium strength range rich in gluten, so it cannot be consumed by people intolerant to this protein. Whole spelled flour contains all the bran and germ of spelled, also rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins. Its use is ideal for the manufacture of purees and soups with high energy value.

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Best of all, these types of flours are easily found on the market in detailed and commercial presentations.