To understand what all-purpose flour is, we need to quickly talk about wheat flour in general. Different strains of wheat are naturally higher in protein than others, and the higher-… See more

All-purpose flour is usually combined with leavening agents such as yeast or baking powder, … See more

All-purpose flour isn't eaten on its own, and foods prepared from it derive their flavor from the other ingredients, the yeast, sugar, salt, fats and so on, that it's combined with, as well as f… See more

If you're making a cake, which needs to be soft and tender, or a pizza dough, which needs to be chewy and crusty, you might find that all-purpose flour doesn't quite do the job. So … See more