Flour is an intriguing substance. Defined as a grain crushed through the milling process, it encompasses many possible foodstuffs. In addition to the numerous wheat types -- which range from semolina ...

Different flours create different results. From tender cakes to chewy bread, here’s how using the right type of flour can make or break your baked goods.

Also, an easy substitute if you don't have cake flour. Kelly J Hall / Getty Images You checked the list, went to the store, and thought you had all the ingredients to make the cake, only to get home ...

Whether making a fluffy birthday cake, buttery shortbread cookies or melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes, more bakers are swapping out their all-purpose flour for a finer version known as cake flour. This ...