What can be used as a substitute for dairy?
My goal is to always bake using whole wheat flour. I’m always trying not to use refined white flour and sugar. Since one of the reasons I eat cookies is for a sweet treat, getting rid of sugar is a difficult feat. Substituting whole wheat flour for white flour is a different story. Whole wheat flour or whole wheat white flour can be substituted 1:1 in many recipes. I also use whole wheat pastry flour for many scones or cookies. It is a low protein, soft wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is high in protein. It contains gluten that gives bread its structure. This could make a cookie tough. Organic, whole wheat pastry flour can be used as a substitute for all-purpose flour. Since whole wheat is more coarsely ground than white flour, it will take longer for the liquid to be absorbed by the cookie dough. This will result in cookie dough that may be softer and the cookies may become flatter or not hold their shape when baked. To solve this problem, refrigerate the dough overnight. This allows t
