Differing opinions on flour measurements highlight a lack of understanding of the average cook on the part of recipe writers. (Micah Fluellen / For The Times) This is the second article in a series ...

I still have trouble understanding recipes that call for 2 cups flour, sifted, as compared with 2 cups of sifted flour. And then some recipes call for [ingredients to be sifted together] flour, baking ...

A: Not all flours are created equal. All-purpose flour is just that. It means it can be used in myriad baked goods. Cake flour is used for cakes and cookies when you’re looking for a tender crumb.

ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup yogurt (Greek or regular plain) Note: Adjust the amount of yogurt depending on how thick your yogurt is—add more or less as ...