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Why is flour good for bread?

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Flour contains a high proportion of starches, which are complex carbohydrates also known as polysaccharides. Leavening agents are used with some flours, especially those with significant gluten content, to produce lighter and softer baked products by embedding small gas bubbles. So you need it to help the bread rise.

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Flour is needed in baking to provide structure, shape and body to a recipe. Flour may be used for baking cakes, buns, pies, tarts and pancakes.

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Bread is basically baked flour so flour is an essential ingredient.

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