Can we replace wheat flour totally with gluten and other grain flour like bhajra, oats etc?

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Can we replace wheat flour totally with gluten and other grain flour like bhajra, oats etc? What is the amount of gluten added ?



Best Answer

Yes, you can mix gluten and other starch sources to replace bread. The amount of gluten added depends on what type of flour you are trying to approximate.

All numbers below give the final ratio of gluten. So, "cake flour: 5-6% gluten" means you should mix 5-6 g gluten with 95-54 g of your other flour to get an approximation of cake flour.

The gluten ratio is roughly:

  • cake flour: 5-6%
  • pastry flour: 6-8%
  • AP flour: 8-11%
  • bread flour: 12-13%
  • high-gluten bread flour (bagel flour): 14-15%

Flours above that are typically made from durum, not wheat. They are used for certain styles of noodle.

Note that, if you are using a refined grain starch in addition to the gluten, you will roughly approximate white wheat flour, with slight differences depending on the source of the starch. Tuber starch is also an option, but will absorb different amounts of water.

But if you are working with whole grain flours of other grains, and not their refined starch, you will have a much different behavior, closer to whole grain wheat flour, and possibly with some other surprises along the way. You will certainly have to test your recipes 4-5 times, fine tuning the water amount at least.




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What is a good 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.

How can I replace wheat in my diet?

Some good choices for whole grains are amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, and teff. Some other foods that are nutrient-packed and provide a good source of complex carbohydrate are beans, lentils, potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as oats, rye, barley, peas and soy.

Can I substitute gluten flour?

Gluten-Free Thickening Agents Gluten is a protein found in wheat flour that provides structure to baked goods. For example, it gives bread, muffins, and cakes their soft spongy texture. To replace gluten, you'll need to use a different thickening agent like xanthan gum or guar gum in your baking.

What gluten-free flour can replace all-purpose flour?

Embrace variety.
  • Buckwheat. Despite the name (which can scare off people), buckwheat is gluten-free and works well as a flour alternative. ...
  • Millet flour. This mild, slightly nutty flour can be used in quick breads and muffin recipes. ...
  • Sorghum flour. ...
  • Amaranth flour. ...
  • Black beans. ...
  • Chickpea flour. ...
  • Coconut flour. ...
  • Teff flour.




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