What happens if you don sieve flour

One other instance where sifting is imperative: if your recipe calls for 2 cups sifted flour as opposed to 2 cups flour, sifted. The former means that the flour should be measured after sifting, while the later means that it should be measured first and then sifted. The differences in volume are more extreme that you might believe and can make or break some baked goods.

Give the two methods a test run in your own home—weigh them out on a kitchen scale and you'll see what I mean. You may never ask "why sift flour? That's up to you. You can also use a fork, but a whisk works a lot better. This little food hack is not only a lifesaver if you don't have the proper equipment, but a whisk is also so much easier to clean than a fine-mesh sieve or clunky sifter. Go on, get whisked away. To-Dos allows Tasting Table members to store and remember all of the food and drink recommendations we send out each week.

You've now added the To-Dos below to your personal list. Happy eating! Thanks for Signing up. We sent you a verification email. Please verify to begin receiving our newsletter and using your account. Print Save. Make It! Use a whisk to stir until the ingredient completely passes through the bottom of the sieve, lump-free. Use a fork or whisk to stir the flour before measuring it.

Nice how life—and baking—just works itself out sometimes, right? Adapted from the book Weeknight Baking by Michelle Lopez.