Use Cake Flour to Get Pillowy Soft-Baked Cookies

For those of you that prefer a soft-baked cookie that is fluffy in the middle, using cake flour instead of regular all-purpose (AP) flour is your secret baking weapon. "But I don't have cake flour," you protest. Fear not: if your kitchen is sans cake flour, you can easily whip some up by mixing together AP flour and a little bit of cornstarch for the same results. "It's magic," you murmur in wonder. Yes, yes it is—and to understand the alchemy behind this miraculous method, read on. Don't Miss: 5 Baking Substitutions for Every Home Cook Cake Flour Versus All-Purpose Flour The main... more

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