Collocations for "flour"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "flour" in context.
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flour
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- [self-rising, tempura, plain, wheat, all-purpose] flour
- a [half pound, bag] of flour
- [half a, one] cup of flour
- a [pinch, sprinkle, tablespoon] of flour
- [add, mix, blend, fold] in the flour
- strain out any lumps of flour
- the [batter, dough] needs more flour
- add flour to [make, thicken, prevent, keep]
- add the flour and [eggs, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, sugar, baking powder]
- pour the flour in a [bowl, container]
- [coated, covered, cooked] in flour
- made with (just) flour and [eggs, water, bread crumbs]
- flour the [meat, chicken, surface, pastry, onions]
- flour before [baking, cooking, frying]
- flour [your hands, the board, the surface]
- flour it to [thicken, ensure, prevent, allow for, give]
- [lightly, evenly, generously] flour
- an [old, active] flour mill
'flour' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):