difference between strong flour and weak flour?

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difference between strong flour and weak flour?

2006-11-15 01:51:46 · 2 answers · asked by pankaj p 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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2006-11-17 22:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Massiha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Both are plain white flours. Weak flour (also known as soft flour or hi-ratio flour) has a low gluten content of approx. 8% and is therefore ideal for delicate cake and sponge production. Strong flour has a high gluten content, that makes it ideal for yeast products, breads and puff pastry.

2006-11-15 07:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by casweetie02 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋