Definition

Cake flour typically refers to refined wheat flours that have been enriched and bleached. Cake flour is low in gluten and suitable for baking applications that require a lighter crumb and softer product. Cake flour may also be referred to as cake and pastry flour, or simply pastry flour, though pastry flour typically has a somewhat higher gluten content. See: Wheat, Wheat flour enrichment, Wheat flour bleaching

Health considerations

See: Wheat, Wheat flour enrichment, Wheat flour bleaching, Gluten

Keep in mind

Wheat flour is unsuitable for individuals sensitive to gluten.

References

See: Wheat, Wheat flour enrichment, Wheat flour bleaching, Gluten

Alternative Spellings and Names

Wheat flour, soft; Wheat flour, pastry

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