Organic wheat flours are an excellent choice for anyone who values healthy and natural products. They are suitable for many types of baked goods and dishes, such as bread, cakes, pancakes, dumplings, pizza, and much more.
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Types of Wheat Flour
Among organic wheat flours, we can distinguish various types, which indicate the mineral content in the product. The higher the type, the darker the flour and richer it is in bran, and thus in fiber and vitamins. However, not every type of flour is suitable for every type of baking or dish. Therefore, it is worth knowing the properties and uses of individual types of wheat flours.
Here are some of the most popular types of wheat flour and their uses:
- Type 450 – cake flour – ash content up to 0.5%. This is the lightest and most delicate wheat flour, ideal for baking sponges and other light cakes.
- Type 550 – luxury flour – ash content from 0.51% to 0.58%. This is a universal, white, finely ground flour that is easy to work with. It is suitable for baking shortcrust and semi-shortcrust pastries, puff pastry, as well as pasta, dumplings, and noodles. You can also use this flour to prepare delicious pancakes, omelets, or shortbreads.
- Type 650 – bun flour – ash content from 0.59% to 0.69%. This is a gluten-rich flour that makes buns fluffy and light. You can also use it to make challah or pizza dough.
- Type 750 – bread flour – ash content from 0.70% to 0.78%. It is characterized by a darker color and higher bran content. It is ideal for making bread dough, especially wholemeal or a mixture with other flours.
- Type 1050 – ash content from 0.79% to 1.20%. This is a darker and healthier flour than lower types. You can bake rye bread or mixed bread with it.
- Type 1400 – sifted flour – ash content from 1.21% to 1.50%. This is a very dark and whole grain flour. It contains a lot of fiber and nutrients. You can bake sifted bread or graham bread with it.
- Type 1850 – graham flour – ash content from 1.51% to 1.80%. This is a flour with the highest bran content. It contains many vitamins and minerals. You can bake graham bread with it or add it to other types of flour.
- Type 2000 – wholemeal wheat flour – ash content above 1.80%. This is flour from whole wheat grain. It contains all parts of the grain: the husk, endosperm, and germ. It is the healthiest and most satisfying wheat flour.
Properties of Organic Wheat Flour
Organic wheat flour contains many nutrients that have a positive effect on our health and well-being. It mainly contains carbohydrates, which provide us with energy for daily activities. Additionally, wheat flour is a source of plant protein, which builds and regenerates our muscles and tissues. The protein contained in organic wheat flour is mainly gluten, which gives it sticky and elastic properties, allowing us to create various types of doughs and baked goods.
Vitamins and positively affecting ingredients
Wheat flour also provides B vitamins, such as B1, B3, B5, riboflavin, and folic acid. These vitamins support the nervous system, improve concentration and memory, regulate blood sugar levels, and participate in red blood cell production. Organic wheat flour also contains more iron, calcium, and protein than many other types of flour. Iron prevents anemia and improves immunity, calcium strengthens bones and teeth, and protein builds muscles.
One of the valuable components of organic wheat flour is dietary fiber, which improves the digestive system and prevents constipation. Fiber is especially abundant in dark and whole grain flours, which contain bran. Bran is the outer layer of the wheat grain, which is removed during the production of light flours. Bran is rich not only in fiber but also in beta-glucans and other beneficial substances. Beta-glucans lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and also support the immune system.
As you can see, wheat flour can bring us certain benefits on various levels. Of course, it is important to consume this product in moderation and choose flours with higher types and darker colors. In this way, we can enjoy the taste and nutritional values of wheat flour without worrying about excess calories or starch.
How to use organic wheat flour in the kitchen?
Wheat flour is one of the most universal and versatile food products that can be used in many ways in the kitchen. You can use it to prepare not only traditional baked goods, such as bread, cake, or rolls, but also many other delicious and creative dishes.
Here are some suggestions on how to use wheat flour:
- Vegetable and cheese casserole: you need type 500 wheat flour, milk, butter, eggs, yellow cheese, vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, corn), spices (e.g., salt, pepper, granulated garlic), and oil for greasing the dish. Mix the flour with milk, butter, and eggs to obtain a smooth pancake batter. Grease an ovenproof dish with oil and line it with a thin layer of batter. Top with chopped vegetables and grated cheese. Cover with another layer of batter and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes or until the casserole is browned.
- Apple pancakes: for this dish, you need type 500 wheat flour, milk, eggs, sugar, baking powder, vegetable oil, apples, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. Mix the flour with milk, eggs, sugar, and baking powder to obtain a thick batter. Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Heat oil in a pan and fry spoonfuls of the batter with apples, forming small pancakes. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar.
- Oatmeal cookies: you need type 750 wheat flour, oatmeal, butter, brown sugar, an egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Cream the butter with brown sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add the egg and mix. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix. Finally, add the oatmeal and mix. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are browned.
As you can see, organic wheat flour is extremely useful in the kitchen and allows for the creation of many tasty and healthy dishes. We encourage you to experiment with different types of wheat flour and discover new flavors and textures.
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