Flour

usgb/ˈflaʊər/
noun

A fine powder made from grain, usually wheat, and used to make bread, cake, and other food products.

The recipe calls for two cups of flour.
Visual representation of "flour" - A fine powder made from grain, usually wheat, and used to make bread, cake, and other food products.

Often appears as...

  • all-purpose flour
  • flour mill
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Types of Flour

Different grains produce various flours, like wheat, corn, or rice, each with its own use in cooking.

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Corn flour is often used for making tortillas.
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Baking Essential

Flour forms the foundation of baking, a must-have for creating structure in breads and pastries.

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Nothing beats the smell of fresh flour bread from the oven.
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Connotation of Purity

White flour often suggests purity and is a staple in many cultures, symbolizing basic food.

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The bride wore white, as pure as flour.
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