whole wheat flour vs regular flour question

if a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, but i want to substitute with whole wheat flour, would you use the same measurements or a little less?

Re: whole wheat flour vs regular flour question

Same measurements.

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Re: whole wheat flour vs regular flour question

I usually only use half whole wheat and half regular. If you use all whole wheat, it can come out very dense - i.e. if you are making banana bread, etc. If you are making wheat bread then I would follow a specific recipe for it. I use the same total amount of flour that it calls for.

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Re: whole wheat flour vs regular flour question

whole wheat is "thirstier" than all purpose flour. it's also more dense. you'll need more water and/or less flour if you're going 100% ww.

if you're making something like a quick bread, i'd substitute little by little until you find the balance that's good for you.

i make ww bread almost every week, and it is very different than working with ap flour.

hth

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