Description
🍰✨ Create irresistibly soft, tender baked goods with this easy cake and pastry flour substitute—perfect for cakes, muffins, and pastries! ✨🍰
🥄💡 Simple ingredients and quick prep make this a must-try for achieving a lighter, airier texture in all your favorite treats! 💡🥄
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Cornstarch
Instructions
1. Measure 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the all-purpose flour.
3. Sift the flour and cornstarch together to ensure even distribution.
4. Use the mixture as a substitute for 1 cup of cake flour.
5. For a pastry flour substitute, mix 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of cake flour.
6. Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with enough all-purpose flour to make 1 cup.
7. Store the homemade substitute in an airtight container.
8. Use the substitute for cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, muffins, scones, and pastries.
9. Avoid using this substitute for chocolate cakes or recipes with high moisture content.
10. Measure the flour properly by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
Notes
1. For a softer texture, sift your homemade cake or pastry flour substitute to distribute the cornstarch evenly and reduce lumps.
2. Store your substitute in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent moisture from affecting the consistency.
3. Measure your flour correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off to avoid using too much, which can alter the final texture of your baked goods.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Baking Ingredient
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Global