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Simple1
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 Sun, May 16 2010, 1:04 pm
Do you sift flour that says pre-sifted? Is it different for US (where I live than E"Y. I usually freeze open flour to avoid infestation and look in the bag when using for signs of infestation.
Thanks.
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Merrymom
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Sun, May 16 2010, 1:08 pm
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You should always sift your flour even if it says pre-sifted. Just because there were no bugs at the time of sifting doesn't mean new ones can't get in. I found bugs plenty of times and I live in the U.S. and almost always use pre-sifted flour.
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Simple1
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Sun, May 16 2010, 1:24 pm
Thanks.
I should really invest in the electric sifter, because the idea of having to sift usually stops me from baking. What sifters do any of you use?
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Merrymom
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Sun, May 16 2010, 2:47 pm
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I have one of those very fine mesh sifters that they sell in the Jewish housewares stores. I sift a whole bag or two at once and put the extra into a ziploc bag. I used to put it in the freezer but the moisture was affecting my recipes so I try not to do that any more. This way I don't have to sift every time I want to make something.
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shanie5
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Sun, May 16 2010, 2:53 pm
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I always sift too-probably cuz of this site. It takes a few minutes to sift 5 lbs of flour, so it really doesnt add to the time it takes for baking.
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Simple1
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Sun, May 16 2010, 3:21 pm
Thanks.
I once tried the very fine sifter and it was hard to get it through. I used a spoon. It was much easier with a reguler sieve but I heard that's not good enough.
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Ruchel
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Sun, May 16 2010, 3:30 pm
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Good brands are pre sifted. We don't re sift because good brands are reliable. If it doesn't look good (extremely rare, maybe once every 10 years?) it goes to the trash, no need to take risks.
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Besiyata Dishmaya
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Sun, May 16 2010, 3:31 pm
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Simple1
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Sun, May 16 2010, 5:07 pm
| Ruchel wrote: | | Good brands are pre sifted. We don't re sift because good brands are reliable. If it doesn't look good (extremely rare, maybe once every 10 years?) it goes to the trash, no need to take risks. |
My dh also thinks like that. I guess I could always ask a shaila...
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