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All-Purpose Flour

A versatile wheat flour milled from a combination of hard and soft wheat, ideal for cakes, breads, pastries, and sauces.

Known Aliases:ap flourplain flourwhite flourwheat flour

Density & Kitchen Volume Conversions

Exact Culinary Density: 0.528 g/ml

Allows precision volumetric to mass calculations for baking and sauce emulsions.

Volume UnitWeight (Grams)Weight (Ounces)
1 Level Cup125 g4.41 oz
1 Level Tablespoon (tbsp)7.8 g0.28 oz
1 Level Teaspoon (tsp)2.6 g0.09 oz

Recommended Ingredient Substitutes

Bread Flour

Ratio: 1:1

Higher protein (12-14%), yields a chewier texture.

Cake Flour

Ratio: 1 cup cake flour + 2 tbsp AP flour per cup

Lower protein (7-9%), lighter texture.

1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour

Ratio: 1:1

Ensure xanthan gum is included for binding.

Storage & Food Preservation

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry. Freeze for extended shelf life up to 1 year.

Typical Shelf Life: 6 to 12 months

Nutrition Panel (Per 100g)

Calories364 kcal
Protein10.3g
Total Carbohydrates76.3g
Dietary Fiber2.7g
Sugars0.3g
Total Fat1g
Sodium2mg

Standard USDA FoodData Central reference values.

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