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Are you making a cake, but don't have cake flour around? In this article are instructions for making cake flour out of regular flour so you don't have to buy some specialized flour (when it's easier and cheaper to make right in the comfort of your own home).
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
Steps
Using a Mixing Bowl
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Continue with your regular baking recipe.
Using a Measuring Cup
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Add the mixture to your mixing bowl. Continue with your regular baking recipe.
Community Q&A
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QuestionMy recipe calls for 3 cups of cake flour. I know they say to sift 1 cup of home made cake flour 5-6 times. Do I have to sift it 15-18 times to blend it well?
Community AnswerNo, just do all 3 cups at the same time 5-6 times, so long as every cup of flour goes through the sieve 5-6 times. -
QuestionWhat should I do if I only have self-rising flour to make cake flour, is it the same procedure?Community AnswerSelf-rising flour is a ratio of 1 cup of flour to 2 tsp of baking powder. If your recipe calls for 1 cup of flour and 2 tsp of baking powder, then you are golden. If, however, it wanted 2 cups of flour and 2 tsp baking powder, that is going to be too much baking powder; use 1 cup of self-rising and 1 cup of plain.
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QuestionHow do I measure 3/4 cup of flour?
Community AnswerFind a 3/4 cup in your set, or use 1/4 fractions to figure out how to work with 1/4, 1/2, or 1 cup measurements.
Things You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cup
- Tablespoon measure
- Flour sifter or strainer
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About This Article
To make cake flour, start by adding 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl and taking 2 tablespoons of it out. Then, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl in place of the flour you took out. Finally, thoroughly mix the flour and cornstarch together before using it in your recipe. To learn how to make cake flour right inside of a measuring cup, scroll down!
