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    flour question
    • melinda1207
    • 10-22-2008 08:40 AM
    • Member since 10-22-2008
    • Posts: 1

    Can anyone tell me, when a recipe (for bread specifically) calls for all-purp flour, can you substitute for whole wheat or even soy flour?  Will it change the outcome?  Thanks!

    Re: flour question
    • nkeyser
    • 11-03-2008 07:50 PM
    • Member since 11-04-2008
    • Posts: 1

    If you are substituting Whole Wheat flour you will need to increase the salt and baking powder.  I dont know about soy flour.

    Re: flour question
    • testee189
    • 11-20-2008 02:56 PM
    • Member since 11-20-2008
    • Posts: 1

    Either do I.


    Sorry!

    RE: flour question
    • Julia
    • 3-07-2009 12:00 PM
    • Member since 1-29-2009
    • Posts: 27

    I've been using whole wheat flour in my baking and the only thing I have had to adjust is the milk in my recipes...The whole wheat flour is a lot more dense than regular flour and requires more milk but I have not needed to adjust the baking powder or salt...I haven't made the bread yet so I cannot tell you if it reacts the same.  Hope this helps.


    - Julia

    RE: flour question

    In baked goods it is difficult to substitute whole wheat flour completely for all purpose flour without the baked good being compromised in flavor and texture.  Using all whole wheat flour can sometimes make the item dry and tough--which is why some members are suggesting adding more liquid.  You'll need to do some experimenting with your own recipes in your own kitchen to decide what works and what doesn't.  On EatBetterAmerica, we try to use as much whole wheat flour in our recipes as we can, without compromising the flavor and texture so that we, and ultimately you, are happy with the outcome! 


    If you want all whole wheat recipes, try our Healthified Peanut Butter Cookies.  Mmm, they're the best and are made with all whole wheat flour.  http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/whole-grains/healthified-peanut-butter-cookies.aspx


    Good luck!

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