Recipes for Flour

Safe ways to use flour past its expiration date

Homemade Tortillas

Homemade Tortillas

Make homemade tortillas using expired flour, ensuring food safety through proper cooking.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the expired flour and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm water to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  5. On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin round shape.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until golden brown spots appear.
  8. Transfer the cooked tortillas to a plate and cover with a clean cloth to keep them warm.
  9. Serve the homemade tortillas warm with your favorite fillings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Crispy Fried Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken

Create crispy fried chicken using expired flour, ensuring food safety through proper frying techniques.

Prep time:
30 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup expired flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the expired flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Dip each chicken drumstick into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
  3. Coat the chicken drumsticks in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
  4. Place the coated drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Carefully place the chicken drumsticks in the hot oil, a few at a time, without overcrowding the pot.
  7. Fry the chicken for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally.
  8. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken drumsticks.
  10. Serve the crispy fried chicken hot with your favorite side dishes.
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⚠️Difficulty level: hard
Flour Pancakes

Flour Pancakes

Make fluffy pancakes using slightly expired flour!

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly expired flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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