Whole-wheat flour

Hey kiddo, would you like to know about whole-wheat flour?

Okay, let's start with the basics. Flour is a powdery substance made by grinding grains, beans, or nuts. And whole-wheat flour is a kind of flour that is made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, which includes the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Now, you might wonder what are these bran, germ, and endosperm? Well, the bran is the outer layer on the wheat kernel which provides fiber and other important nutrients. The germ is the innermost part of the kernel which contains healthy oils, vitamins, and minerals. And the endosperm is the biggest part of the kernel which provides carbohydrates and some protein too.

When we make whole-wheat flour, we use all these parts of the wheat kernel instead of just grinding the endosperm like in regular all-purpose flour. That means whole-wheat flour has more nutrients, fiber, and flavor than regular flour.

However, whole-wheat flour can be a little harder to work with because it absorbs more liquid than regular flour and can make baked goods denser and dryer if not used correctly. But if you use it in the right recipes and proportions, it can be really healthy and delicious too!

So, that's all about whole-wheat flour, my little friend. Did you understand it?