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How to make a small batch sourdough starter

Sourdough can seem intimidating, but with this guide to making your own sourdough starter you'll be baking loaves in no time. *We recomme...

Australian Kitchen Conversion Guide

Cups around the world There is very little more frustrating for the precise baker than finding a recipe only to see that the ingredients ...

What is Lighthouse Cake, Sponge & Steamed Bun Self raising flour and it’s special purpose?

Our Lighthouse Cake, Sponge & Steamed Bun Self raising flour is the only bleached flour in our range. Bleached cake flours often provide ...

The difference between self-raising and plain flour.

The main difference between self-raising and plain flour is what’s added into the flour, and what isn’t. Plain flour should only be 100% ...

How to make your own self raising flour?

Watch this easy guide on how to make your own self raising flour courtesy of our friends at Everyday Gourmet.

Is plain flour the same as all purpose?

No, it isn’t. Both of them measure different things in the flour. The Plain flour refers to whether there is anything added into the flou...

What is cake flour and where can I find it in Australia?

Cake flour is essentially a low protein flour that has a lower ability of forming extensive gluten networks, making cakes lighter and flu...

What is Strong Flour?

Strong flour is essentially high protein flour that has the ability to form extensive gluten networks upon hydration and therefore streng...

All-Purpose Plain Flour vs Cake Flour (Aka Biscuit, Pastry & Cake Flour)

Q: What’s the difference between plain flour and cake flour? A: It’s all about the protein! Cake flour has a lower amount of protein th...

All-purpose Plain Flour vs Bread Flour

Q: What’s the difference between plain flour and bread flour? A: Basically, it’s all about the protein. Bread flour has a higher amoun...

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