Baking and Cooking Tips

Can I substitute whole grain flour for white flour in a recipe?
 Yes. Remove 1 Tbsp. of whole grain flour per cup and add 1 Tbsp of liquid. Substituting whole grain flour can substantially change the texture and tas...
Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:29 PM
What is the difference between “whole wheat” and “graham” flour?
 Many old recipes call for Graham flour. Our Whole Wheat Flour is a Graham Flour, and can be used as Graham flour when called for in old recipes.
Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:29 PM
What is special about having “unbleached” white flour?
 Our flour is considered “unbleached,” because it has not been subjected to heat or chemicals like chlorine that remove the pigment (and perhaps nutrien...
Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:30 PM
How much yeast is in your yeast packet? How does it compare to a cube or a cake?
 Our yeast packets are packaged by weight, and each one is 5/16 oz., or 8.75 g. (We have 25% more yeast compared to other brands, to help whole grain ba...
Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:30 PM
What is the measure of Hodgson Mill’s Xanthan Gum packets?
 Our Gluten Free Xanthan Gum is packaged by weight, and each packet contains .32 oz, or 9g. The volume measure in each packet is approximately 3 ⅝ tsp. ...
Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:30 PM
There’s no yeast packet in my Hodgson Mill bread/baking mix! What should I do?
 Oh no! It very rarely happens, but once in a while you may find a boxed mix without a yeast packet. Please contact us (customerservice@hodgsonmill.com)...
Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM
How can I make my Bran Muffins, Whole Wheat or Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins more moist?
 You can add moisture to muffins by adding ¼ - ⅓ cup applesauce or fruit puree (try pumpkin, bananas or prunes) to the recipe for our Bran Muffins, Who...
Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 10:48 AM
How to tell what size loaf your bread machine is
Using a liquid measuring cup fill pan in bread machine to the rim with water.   If it holds:  Less than 12 cups it is a regular loaf 1Lb                ...
Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 9:52 AM
What temperature should yeast be proofed at?
It is best to proof yeast between 95°-110° (lukewarm to the touch)
Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 6:38 AM
What is evaporated cane sugar/juice?
Evaporated cane sugar, also called evaporated cane juice, is a less refined form of sugar – it actually goes through one less processing step than white o...
Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 11:34 AM