You probably have some all-purpose wheat flour in your pantry. You may use it for baking or keep it in your pantry to thicken soup or bread chicken tenders. You may have a large bag of flour left over from the last time you baked cookies for Christmas. It’s just waiting in your kitchen to be used.
First things first, check the expiration date if you are unsure if your flour can still be used. It’s probably still safe to use your all-purpose or bread flour if it is six months old. If the flour smells or tastes off, it’s probably best to throw it out. In the worst case scenario, you might see bugs crawling on it. If this is the case, toss it and clean out your pantry.
When you think of things that you can make with pantry staples, flour may not be what comes to mind. We can help! This article will help you to refresh your memory, bringing back old favorites that you may have forgotten. It can also give new ideas on how to use all-purpose flour.
Southern Biscuits
When was the last biscuit you made? This low-calorie biscuit recipe gives a new spin on Southern-style cookies. We’ve used buttermilk instead of shortening to achieve the same flaky texture. You won’t know the difference with this recipe.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
When it comes to utilizing pantry staples for simple recipes, cookies are an easy choice. You don’t even need to add much more to make them perfect. Just flour and sugar will do. Grab the jar of Hershey kisses and a bag of peanut butter from your snack cabinet and make this holiday favorite that will become a year-round favorite after one bite.
Jelly Thumbprints
You want to bake cookies, but you don’t have Hershey kisses or chips of chocolate? Make a batch these festive cookies using jam to sweeten. Make a small dent with your thumb to fit a teaspoon of jelly.
Banana-Nutella Crepes
Even absolute beginners can make crepe batter without any problems. It’s tricky to pour the perfect amount of batter onto a hot pan, but you will get the hang after a few attempts. Add bananas and Nutella to make a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat.
Banana Bread
You might have thought about making banana bread but are running out of butter. Not to worry! This recipe uses half the butter in other recipes and Greek yogurt to add moisture. This healthier breakfast will improve your morning.
Homemade Donuts
Donuts are something you have probably never made at home. It seems a daunting task with all the cutting and frying, doesn’t it? You probably already have the ingredients to make homemade donuts. You can choose to glaze them, decorate them with sprinkles, or leave them plain. But you will be happy when you get your hot, freshly-fried donuts.
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodles with a pillowy texture are a great way to use the flour you have in your pantry. They’re also incredibly delicious. You’ll only need to add a little spice, along with the basic ingredients like butter, sugar and an egg.
Rosemary Garlic Focaccia
Homemade focaccia is one of the best things you can make. There are very few breads that are easy to make. When the aromas of garlic, rosemary and olive oil fill the air, you will feel as if you have won the lottery.
Fresh Pasta
This simple, homemade recipe can be prepared with all-purpose or a mixture of different flours, such as all-purpose and Semolina. Both options are equally good! Fresh pasta can be a big undertaking, but it is well worth it. You can use it immediately or freeze up to 2 weeks. Two weeks of delicious homemade pasta.
Scones
You can make the dough using just a few simple ingredients. Then, you’ll have a flaky, buttery base for adding sweets such as blueberries, almonds, chocolate chips or caramel apples. You can eat them immediately or freeze the dough portioned out for quick breakfasts.
Grandma’s Irish Soda Bread
You want to bake bread but don’t possess yeast? If you have buttermilk, or the ingredients needed to make, you can make rustic Irish soda bread. If you don’t have raisins, it’s fine to leave them out.
Vegan Naan
The classic Indian flatbread, which is both tasty and vegan, is a popular choice. Flatbreads are less intimidating to many people because they can almost always be made edible. You can use it as a wrap for breakfast with bacon and eggs, or to scoop up delicious sauce.
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake
This easy-to-make cake is a great introduction to dessert baking for beginners. The cake is moistened by adding apples to the batter. This results in a juicy, tender crumb.
Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti
Biscotti are crunchy and hold up well in hot cocoa or coffee. This version is even more decadent, as it feels like a dessert. It can stay on your counter for several days before drying out.
Scalloped Potatoes
This recipe for scalloped potatoes is here to remind everyone that all-purpose wheat flour can also be used when cooking. Imagine all the creamy, thick sauces that can be made even creamier by using a roux, a combination of butter and flour. In this recipe, roux is used to make a creamy sauce for thinly sliced potatoes that are baked until bubbling.
