white flour

Here are a few classic and versatile recipes using white flour (all-purpose flour):

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1. Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter or oil

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Whisk milk, egg, and butter separately, then combine.
3. Cook on a hot, greased skillet until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden.

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2. Simple White Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 cups white flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar and yeast in warm water, let it foam (5–10 mins).
2. Add flour, salt, and oil. Knead for 8–10 mins until smooth.
3. Let rise 1 hour, shape, and rise again 30 mins.
4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.

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3. Cookies (Chocolate Chip)

Ingredients:

• 2¼ cups white flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla.
2. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Scoop onto a baking tray, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 mins.

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4. Basic White Sauce (for pasta, lasagna, etc.)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp white flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a pan, add flour and stir for 1 min.
2. Slowly whisk in milk, simmer until thickened.
3. Season as desired.

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