What is
Flour?

Flour is a powder made from grinding raw grains, seeds, or roots, and is a fundamental ingredient in many foods. The most common type of flour is wheat flour, which is used to make bread, pastries, pasta, and various other baked goods.

Origins & History

Flour has been a staple food ingredient for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians who began milling grains around 10,000 BC. The usage of flour has evolved over time with industrial milling processes, leading to a variety of flour types available today.

Taste & Texture

Flour itself has a neutral taste, but it develops different flavors when cooked or baked, often enhancing the overall taste of the dish it's included in.

Ingredients

Wheat

The primary grain used to produce all-purpose flour and other wheat-based flours.

Water

Often added to flour to create dough for baking.

Salt

Commonly used to enhance flavor in baked goods made with flour.

Yeast

A leavening agent that is added to doughs to provide rise in bread and certain pastries.

This item may contain the following allergens:

Gluten