plain flour
"Plain flour" is a versatile ingredient commonly used in the UK and Australia, equivalent to "all-purpose flour" in North America.
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Definition
B2General Cooking
(British English, Australian English)A type of wheat flour without added leavening agents, suitable for a variety of recipes.
Example
- Use plain flour for making sauces and gravies.
- The recipe calls for plain flour, not self-raising flour.
B2Baking
(British English, Australian English)A medium gluten flour used for general baking purposes, including cakes, cookies, and bread.
Example
- Plain flour is ideal for baking cookies and cakes.
- To make a basic bread dough, you can use plain flour.
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