Edible cookie dough, brownie batter, and no-bake treats all have one thing in common: heat-treated flour! My tutorial will show how to do it right in your microwave or oven.
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When To Heat Treat Flour
Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria, like E. coli. So if you’re making no-bake treats, like edible cookie dough or brownie batter, make sure to heat-treat your flour first to reduce any risk.
NOTE:, home ovens and microwaves can vary in temperature and distribution. So, DIY heat treating is considered a risk-reduction step, rather than a guaranteed sterilization method. For best results, stir well and check multiple spots with a thermometer to ensure even heating. Or, you can purchase commercially heat-treated flour instead.
How to Heat Treat Flour
There are two ways to heat treat flour: by baking it or microwaving it!
For the microwave method, add flour to a microwave-safe plate or bowl. Microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring in between, or until the flour reaches 165°F/74°C. This should take between 1-2 minutes. Let fully cool and make sure to sift the flour to get rid of any clumps before using!
For the oven method, add flour to a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F/177°C for 7-10 minutes, stirring halfway, until the flour reaches 165°F/74°C. Let fully cool, and make sure to sift the flour to get rid of any clumps before using!
For full instructions, see the recipe card below.
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How To Heat Treat Flour
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Equipment
- microwave-safe plate or bowl for microwave method
- baking sheet for oven method
- Parchment Paper for oven method
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
Microwave method:
- In a microwave-safe bowl or plate, add 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour.
- Microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the flour reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Let fully cool. Make sure to sift before using, since it might be clumpy.
Oven method:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Evenly spread 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour on top of lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes, stirring halfway, until the flour reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Let fully cool. Make sure to sift before using, since it might be clumpy.
