How do I substitute whole wheat flour for all purpose flour?

How do I substitute whole wheat flour for all purpose flour?

whole wheat flour – Whole-wheat flour usually can be substituted for part or all of the all-purpose flour in most recipes. For example, if the recipe calls for two cups flour, try one cup of all-purpose and one cup of whole-wheat flour.

What can I substitute wholemeal flour for?

If you don’t have whole wheat flour you can use one of these substitutes:

• All purpose flour (end result will be fluffier, less dense) or use 1/4 cup wheat germ and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour per cup whole wheat.
• OR – Replace the whole wheat flour with graham flour.

What can I use instead of flour in muffins?

You can use oats in place of flour in your muffin recipes by using 1 cup of oats for every 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Since oats have no leavening capabilities, you may need to add more baking powder or baking soda. Try 1 to 2 teaspoons of leavener per 1 cup of oats.

What is the best flour for muffins?

Self-Rising Flour: Flour to which baking powder and salt have been added during milling. Long a Southern staple, self-rising flour is generally made from the low-protein wheat traditionally grown in the South. It’s best for tender biscuits, muffins, pancakes and some cakes.

How can I make my muffins lighter and fluffy?

Having eggs, butter, and milk at room temperature helps them form a smooth mixture that traps air and expands when heated in the oven. That expansion makes your muffins fluffy and light.

What happens if you use melted butter instead of softened for cake?

Adding melted butter instead of the traditional softened butter will result in a chewier cookie. Softened butter in cookie dough will give you a more cake-like cookie. Using melted butter in cakes to replace the oils will give you a firmer cake with a tighter structure.

What happens if you add an extra egg to bread?

Eggs. Eggs added to dough help with rising. A bread dough rich with egg will rise very high, because eggs are a leavening agent (think genoise or angel food cake). As well, the fats from the yolk help to tenderize the crumb and lighten the texture a bit.

How do you fix bland muffins?

If the muffins are overbaked enough to become dry on the inside, it’s possible to rescue them by using a wet glaze or a “soaker” syrup to soften the crust and moisten the internal crumb. Make a wet glaze by dissolving sugar in lemon juice, for example, or whisking icing sugar into milk.

What causes muffins to be dry?

Overmixing. Mixing the batter too much is a common reason for dry, hard muffins. As you mix the batter, the glutens in the flour release and start to tighten. Too much mixing makes glutens proactive, creating a hard, dry muffin.

How do you increase moisture in muffins?

Substituting rich, mildly acidic buttermilk, sour cream or plain yogurt for part of the milk in your recipe improves your muffins’ texture. Sweeteners such as molasses, brown sugar, honey and corn syrup all help hold moisture within the muffins, and improve their keeping qualities.

How do you make packaged muffins more moist?

Use coconut or almond milk instead of water for moist muffins. Most box muffin mixes call for water to create the batter. If you want a richer flavor and moist texture, swap out the water for the same amount of something richer, like coconut, almond, or soy milk.

How do you package homemade muffins?

Cut a 6 in (15 cm) of sturdy cellophane wrap and lay it on a flat surface, then place the plastic cup holding the cupcake in the center of the cellophane. Fold the corners of the plastic so they touch just above the top of the cupcake. Without denting the frosting, use string or ribbon to secure the plastic.

Can I use milk instead of water in muffin mix?

Q. In a muffin mix that calls for water, can I substitute milk? A. We don’t recommend using milk instead of water because the milk can make holes in the paper liners or the sides of the muffins.

Why use oil instead of butter in muffins?

Here’s why. The texture of cakes made with oil is—in general—superior to the texture of cakes made with butter. Oil cakes tend to bake up loftier with a more even crumb and stay moist and tender far longer than cakes made with butter. Cakes made with butter often taste better than oil cakes.