World Flour Day
World Flour Day, March 20th, recognizes the importance of flour in our daily diets and our health. Products made from flour are available in every part of the world. Products made from flour provide daily sustenance to billions of people.
Flour is the key ingredient in delectable dishes such as pasta, cakes, pastries, bread, and biscuits. Humans have used grains ground into flour for thousands of years. The oat kernels were growing wild around ancient humans. They ground the kernels into a fine flour using a stone tool similar to a pestle.
We continue to enjoy many varieties of domesticated grains today. Many farms in the Northern Hemisphere are planning to plant these grain crops around March 20th. The earth is warming and growing. Autumn has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere. The grains have ripened, and harvest is underway.
The day honors the farmers and millers, shippers, and truckers, processors, and bakers who bring the white gold to our tables. As the seeds are sown and harvests are reaped, it's a day of gratitude and one of hope.
How to celebrate #worldflourday
- For a meal made with flour, invite a friend. A whole-grain sandwich or a sweet pastry sounds delectable
- Make an apron and bake up some cookies; give them to your new farmer or co-worker
- While you're at it, try a new dish
- Learn about flour varieties and baking with one you've never used
- Making a rue is a habit. Flour is one of the key ingredients, and it makes some of the most delicious sauces and soups
- What is your go-to-feast dish? Tell us using #WorldFlourDay and post on social media
The first world flour day is a global flour day celebration
The Flour World Museum established World Flour Day in 2019 to celebrate the global importance of flour in our daily lives.
The flour world museum on display at the flour world museum tells us about the flour world museum
The Flour World Museum in Wittenburg, Germany, has set the aim of establishing a monument to flour of world-renowned importance. After all, over 750 million tonnes of wheat flour are grown each year and turned into a wide variety of foods.
Flour FAQ
Q. What grains are used to make flour?
A. Almost every grain can be used to make flour. Mills also make flour from seeds, nuts, and beans.
Q. Can I use all-purpose flour for any recipe that calls for flour?
A. All-purpose flour is the most versatile flour you can use. However, specialty flours are intended for a specific purpose. For example, cake flour provides more light, airy textures for cakes.
