Alright, let’s talk about this 40 mesh flour sifter thing, ya know? I ain’t no fancy baker or nothin’, but I do know a thing or two about gettin’ flour just right. My old ma used to say, good flour makes good bread, and that’s the truth, I tell ya.
So, what’s the big deal with this 40 mesh? Well, it’s all about how fine the flour is, see? The higher the mesh number, the finer the flour. Mesh means how many little holes there are in a square inch of that sifter thingy. Think of it like a screen door, but way, way smaller holes. A 40 mesh sifter, that means there’s 40 holes in one square inch. Simple as that.
Now, why would you want a 40 mesh sifter? Well, it depends on what you’re makin’. If you’re grindin’ your own flour, like some folks do with wheat and them old grains, a 40 mesh sifter is a good place to start. It lets the real fine flour through, but keeps out the bigger bits, the bran and stuff, ya know? Some folks like that bran, some don’t. It’s all a matter of taste, I reckon.
- If you want real fine flour, you might need a sifter with a higher number, like a 50 or even higher. But be careful, too fine and you might lose all the good stuff, the flavor, ya know? My ma always said the flavor is in the roughage!
- And if you want somethin’ coarser, with more of the bran in it, well, then maybe a 40 mesh is too fine. Maybe you want somethin’ with a lower number, or maybe you don’t even need a sifter at all. Just use it as it is, why not?
I heard tell some folks get real particular about this mesh stuff. They talk about microns and all that fancy talk. I ain’t got time for that. All I know is, if the flour feels right and makes good bread, that’s all that matters. But, I did hear someone sayin’ somethin’ about 100 micron holes bein’ real tiny and 600 micron holes bein’ bigger. Guess that’s just another way of sayin’ the same thing, fine or coarse.
Now, where do you get one of these 40 mesh sifters? Well, you can find ’em at most stores that sell kitchen stuff, I reckon. Or you can order ’em online, if you’re fancy like that. Just make sure you get the right size, that 40 mesh one, if that’s what you’re lookin’ for. And don’t go spendin’ a fortune on it, neither. A simple one will do just fine. Ain’t nothin’ fancy about siftin’ flour, I tell ya.
So, there you have it. That’s about all I know about this 40 mesh flour sifter business. It ain’t rocket science, just a way to get your flour the way you want it. Now go on and make some good bread, ya hear? And don’t forget the secret ingredient, love! My grandma used to say that, and her bread was the best, I tell ya.
And one more thing, don’t you go throwin’ away that bran! You can use it for all sorts of things. Feed it to the chickens, put it in your garden, or even make some bran muffins if you’re feelin’ adventurous. Waste not, want not, that’s what I always say. It’s good for you too, keeps ya regular, you know what I mean?
Anyways, that’s my two cents on the matter. Hope it helps ya out. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go start my own bread. All this talk about flour has got me hungry!
Remember, baking is not about being perfect, it is about making something with your own hands and sharing it with people you care about. That’s what truly matters. Good flour, good tools, and a good heart, that’s all you need.
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