Dear Heloise: What is the difference between plain and all-purpose flour? Both can be purchased at the grocery store, and usually recipes call for one or the other. Is there any difference?—G.B., Russellville, Ala.

This is a good question, and one that many new cooks ask! There are many different types of flours, so it can be confusing! However, plain and all-purpose flours are the same, and may also be referred to as “regular” flour in recipes. This flour is used in most types of baking. It is a blend of hard and soft wheats, and it has a higher gluten content than cake flour or p...

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