Question 1

What is the difference between all-purpose and bread flour?

Accepted Answer

Bread flour has more protein (12-14%) for gluten development. All-purpose is 10-12%.

Question 2

Can I substitute cake flour for all-purpose?

Accepted Answer

Use 1 cup + 2 tbsp cake flour per cup all-purpose. Cake flour has less protein.

Question 3

Are cooking measurements exact?

Accepted Answer

Cooking measurements allow some variation unlike baking. Most recipes have margin for error, but baking requires precision. Use weight measurements for best results.

Question 4

Why do recipes use different measurement systems?

Accepted Answer

US recipes use cups/tablespoons, most other countries use grams/milliliters. Weight-based measurements are more accurate and consistent.

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