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there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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Our all-purpose dough recipe is a great place to start.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cream of tartar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg in a medium bowl until combined.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Chase Brown meanwhile racked up 123 all-purpose yards and a touchdown of his own.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Gorgeous color, contrast and speedy response time coupled with the easy-to-use Google TV platform make this an all-purpose display that will shine in any room.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cream of tartar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg in a medium bowl until combined.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Chase Brown meanwhile racked up 123 all-purpose yards and a touchdown of his own.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Gorgeous color, contrast and speedy response time coupled with the easy-to-use Google TV platform make this an all-purpose display that will shine in any room.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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