Plain Flour. The backbone of so many dishes. Flour is usually made from grinding wheat, maize, rye, barley or rice. As the main ingredient in bread, which is a main staple in many cuisines, it is one of the most common ingredients in the world. White flour, otherwise known as plain or all-purpose flour, contains about 75 per cent of the wheat grain, with most of the bran and wheat germ taken out. It is commonly used for cakes, pastries and biscuits. Ingredients: Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin, and Thiamin), Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid. Nutrition: Typical Value Per 100g Energy 1482kJ / 350kcal Fat 1.3g Of which Saturates 0.2g Carbohydrate 74g Of which Sugars 0.5g Fibre 3.1g Protein 12g Salt 0.10g Allergen: See ingredients in bold. Features: Gluten-free, Suitable for vegetarians. Usage: Ideal for baking & breading. Preparation: Hints and Tips Why not add 2.5ml (1/2tsp) of cornflour to each egg white when making meringues to give a marshmallow centre. When grilling or frying meat and fish first coat with cornflour to seal in the flavour. Use cornflour when stir frying to create thick glossy sauces. Mix cornflour with a little liquid and add to the stir fry ingredients. To thicken soups, casseroles and stews use about 15g (1/2oz) cornflour to each 300ml (1/2pt) liquid. Blend cornflour with a little cold water, stir into the dish, and cook for a further 3 minutes. Have lighter cakes and puddings by using 4 parts plain flour to 1 part cornflour. To bake melt-in-the mouth pastry and biscuits use 2 parts plain flour to 1 part cornflour for a shorter texture. For the smoothest homemade gravy blend 15g (1/2oz) cornflour with the fat from the roasting tin. Stir in 300ml (1/2pt) stock or water, bring to the boil whilst stirring. Boil for 1 minute, then season to taste. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once packaging has been opened keep closed andin a cool and dry place.Once open place in an airtight container. For Best Before End: See packaging. Packaging: Wrap - Paper Weight: 1kg Country of Origin: UK Legal Disclaimer Unless expressly indicated in the product description, AOS Asian Online Superstore uk is not the manufacturer of the products sold on our website. While we work to ensure that product information on our website is correct, manufacturers may alter their product information. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than shown on our website. If you have any specific product queries, please contact the manufacturer. This notice does not affect your legal rights. For medicinal products, content on our website is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition or to substitute advice given by medical practitioners, pharmacists or other licensed health care professionals. You should contact your health care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. You should always read the labels, warnings and instructions provided with the product before using or consuming it and not solely rely on the information presented on our website.
