Rice flour question

Sep 07, 2005 1 Replies

Hi. I wonder what kind of rice flour I could use for my baking. Here there are three types all imported from Thailand (one of them called glutinous (?)) and one brand which is BIO (this is just one type). Any suggestions? Thnx


I would not use Glutinous as it is designed to be sticky, and will make an excellent flour paste for children to use in making collage art work projects, or gluing paper together. It is a high starch flour, which you really do NOT need except if you are making the sticky types of buns that it is intended for. I would see if the protein levels are available for the various types, and pick the one with the most protein. As rice flour has NO gluten, you need to use baking powder to get a rise out of rice flour mixtures when baking.

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Rice Flour is also known as sweet rice flour or sweet ricepowder, this flour is made from short-grain rice that becomes moist,firm and sticky when cooked, a result of its higher proportion of waxystarch molecules. Because of its chewy texture, glutinous rice flouris a favourite base for dumplings, buns and pastries. Sweets made withglutinous rice flour are popular and widely available throughoutSoutheast Asia. Useful Hints, regular rice flour cannot be substitutedin recipes that call for glutinous or sweet rice flour. Product ofThailand. Glutinous rice is also called sweet rice, or sticky rice.http://importfood.com/fger1602.htmlRice flour, sometimes called rice powder, is made from finely milledwhite raw rice and is used to make fresh rice noodles, pastries andsweets. Rice flour is a staple food item throughout Southeast Asia.Used to thicken various Oriental dishes. Made from rice, the generalpurpose is similar to flour. Also an important ingredient in variousThai desserts. Product of Thailand.Almond And Rice Flour Bread With Poppy Seeds
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with the whole rice kernel, Brown Rice Flour is high in fiber,vitamins and minerals, and it's gluten-free. And it's versatile, greatfor baking, in sauces and as a nutty-flavoured coating.FWIW

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