Flour

A versatile, powdery essential used to bake, thicken, coat, or bind in countless vegan recipes, from breads to sauces.

• Origin: Global (grains ground into flour for millennia)
• Cuisine: Universal
• Pairings: Water, oil, plant milks, yeast, sweeteners, seasonings
• Uses: Baking, pancakes, breading, pasta, roux, seitan, sauces

Key Notes:

• All-purpose flour is neutral and multipurpose
• Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients
• Gluten-free options include rice flour, oat flour, almond flour, etc.
• Forms the base of many vegan doughs, batters, and bakes

Sift flour before baking for better texture, and choose the right type for each recipe (e.g., bread flour for structure, chickpea flour for binding).