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there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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Jones’ 290 all-purpose yards remain a Super Bowl record.
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
Also, scratch wrappers only require mixing all-purpose flour and water, then letting the dough rest for a little bit to become smooth and silky before kneading and rolling it out.
—Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024
The all-purpose side dish offers just the right amount of crunch and tang to cut through rich dishes, including brisket.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
Wear this all-purpose tee with just about anything: jeans, joggers, shorts, skirts, and leggings.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2024
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024
Also, scratch wrappers only require mixing all-purpose flour and water, then letting the dough rest for a little bit to become smooth and silky before kneading and rolling it out.
—Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024
The all-purpose side dish offers just the right amount of crunch and tang to cut through rich dishes, including brisket.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
Wear this all-purpose tee with just about anything: jeans, joggers, shorts, skirts, and leggings.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2024
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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