diy essentials: homemade cake flour

How To Make diy essentials: homemade cake flour

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Why does this work? Well, to answer that question, let us examine the difference between all-purpose flour, and cake flour. Actually it is all in the amount of protein each flour contains. Cake flour is low in protein, being about 8%. All-purpose flour can go from 9, up to 11% protein. Understand that protein converts to gluten during the kneading and baking process. The lower the protein the better it is for cakes, because it delivers a nice tender texture, and rises well, during the baking process.
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  Step 3
  Why Cornstarch? Cornstarch slows down the formation of gluten and, at the same time adds that sponginess we all associate with a good moist cake.
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  Step 4
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  Add two level tablespoons of cornstarch to a 1-cup dry measuring cup.
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  Step 6
  Fill the remaining space with all-purpose flour, and level off.
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  Step 7
  Add to a small bowl, and thoroughly whisk.
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  Step 8
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Use in any recipe that calls for cake flour. Enjoy.
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  Step 10
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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