The 13 best types of flour

The 13 best types of flour

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesThe 13 best types of flour

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Expert Guide to Flour Types

And the best part? They’re also budget-friendly.

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If you’re in a bind (from sugar) or the kind of bonding that only gluten can do any flour will do. Whether you’re baking bread making pizza and becoming the next best pastry chef or whipping up a gourmet meal you’ll reach for any flour you can get your hands on when you’re short on options. But not all flours are created equal and if you have the luxury of choice it’s worth finding the very best base flour for the best results. Because you see “baking is a science” while “cooking is an art” the flour you choose really does have an impact on how good your end result is.