What is a substitute for whole wheat flour?

If you don’t have whole wheat flour you can use one of these substitutes: All purpose flour (end result will be fluffier, less dense) or use 1/4 cup wheat germ and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour per cup whole wheat. OR – Replace the whole wheat flour with graham flour.

Is rye flour healthier than whole wheat flour?

When compared to wheat, rye is often considered more nutritious. In fact, studies show that rye bread may lead to greater fullness and have less of an impact on blood sugar than wheat bread ( 29 , 30 ).

How do you compensate whole wheat flour?

Add 2 teaspoons water (or a complementary liquid) per cup of whole wheat flour, to compensate for whole wheat’s greater absorption. Failing to do this will result in cookies that spread less than they should.

Can I use rye flour instead of whole wheat?

(Rye flour can’t be directly substituted for all-purpose or bread flour because it has different gluten-forming properties.) The bottom line: If you don’t mind the distinctive flavor of rye, swapping half of the whole-wheat flour in a bread recipe with rye flour will make it shelf-stable for up to a week.

How do I substitute all-purpose flour for whole-wheat flour?

When baking, experiment with your ratio of whole wheat to all-purpose. Start by swapping one-third of the amount of flour in your recipe for whole wheat (if your recipe calls for 1 cup flour, use ⅓ cup whole wheat and ⅔ cup all-purpose).

What goes good with rye bread?

6 ridiculously tasty toppings for your rye bread

• The Classic: Cream cheese & Smoked Salmon.
• The Mediterranean: Honey & Ricotta.
• The Sweet ‘n’ Salty: Goat’s Cheese & Raspberry Jam.
• The Healthy Lunch: Egg & Spinach.
• The Brainy Breakfast: Smoked mackerel & red onion.
• The Sunday Brunch: Pear, Cinnamon Butter & Nut.

How do I substitute all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour?

If recipe calls for whole-wheat flour and all you have is all-purpose, try using an extra 1 tablespoon per cup. If you want to experiment with substituting whole wheat flour in recipes that call only for white flour, start out by swapping out just a small portion of the flour.