All-purpose flour, cake flour, arrowroot flour, and tapioca starch serve as excellent thickeners. Tapioca starch, wheat flour, and ground flaxseed are ideal substitutes for baking. When frying, the ...

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Q. In an article on puddings, you used cornstarch as a thickening product. I have found arrowroot produces much silkier results, never clumps and is superior to cornstarch. Any thoughts? When I'm ...

Q: I am following a low-carb, high-fat, gluten- and grain-free eating plan. What do you suggest to replace flour in recipes as a thickener for sauces and gravies? A: To stay away from grain- and ...

A cohesive pie filling is as important to texture and integrity as choosing the right kind of pie crust. That's where pie thickeners come into play. We spoke with Joy Wilson, the pro baker and ...