Bleached flour uses bleaching agents (commonly benzoyl peroxide and chlorine gas, among others) to speed up the flour’s aging process. This results in a whiter, finer-grain flour with a softer texture. Some people with sensitive palate can notice a difference in taste with bleached flour.
The bleaching process softens the flour, the effects of which are reflected in finished baked goods. Foods made with bleached flour tend to have a softer texture, more volume, and a brighter color than those made with unbleached flour.
Bleached flour is best for making cookies, pie crusts, quick breads, muffins, and pancakes.
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