How to Heat Treat Flour

Course: Dessert, How To

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: cups flour

Calories: 455kcal

Author: Courtney Minor

How to heat treat flour step by step, in the oven or in the microwave, to use in no-bake dessert recipes like edible cookie dough!

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment papper.
Spread out flour on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
2 cups all-purpose flour
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 200°F.
Press heated flour through a sifter to help remove clumps.
Let it cool before using or storing.

Place flour in a microwave-safe bowl or container.
2 cups all-purpose flour
Heat in the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir.
Repeat this process (heat and stir) in 15 second intervals, until the internal temperature reaches at least 200°F.
Press heated flour through a sifter to help remove clumps.
Set it aside to cool before using or storing.

This process can be done with any amount of flour. 2 cups is a good amount to make ahead of time, but you can simply use the amount you need for a specific recipe.
Make heat-treated flour ahead of time and store it, so that it’s ready to use when you need it!
Push flour into a mound in the middle of the baking pan to measure the temperature using an instant read thermometer. Move it around and double-check that it’s reached at least 200°F.
While 165°F is a general safe minimum temperature, I recommend letting the flour reach at least 200°F, and/or heating it for a longer period of time for extra precaution.
Sifting the flour helps remove any clumps that may have formed while heating.
Let the flour cool completely before using or storing.

Storage: Store cooled heat-treated flour in an airtight container.