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Plain flour
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flour without baking powder, yeast or any other substance that makes cakes or baked goods rise
Dialect
British
Britishall-purpose flour
American
American
What is "plain flour"?
Plain flour, also known as all-purpose flour, is a versatile type of flour commonly used in a wide range of culinary applications. It is made from a blend of hard and soft wheat varieties, which gives it a moderate protein content suitable for a variety of baking tasks. Plain flour is widely used in baking for making bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, and other baked goods. It can also be used as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, and soups.
Examples
He added plain flour to the sauce, thickening it to a creamy consistency for the pasta dish.
I measured out the precise amount of plain flour needed for the cake recipe I was following.
