Wheat Germ
Wheat germ weighs 115g per cup. It is the nutrient-dense embryo of the wheat kernel, packed with protein, fiber, and vitamin E. Add 2-3 tablespoons to pancake batter, muffins, or smoothies for a nutritional boost without significantly changing the taste. It can replace up to 1/4 of the flour in many recipes. Wheat germ is highly perishable due to its oil content. Store in the refrigerator for up to six months or freeze for up to a year.
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03 // WHY IT MATTERS
If your cookies spread, your bread is gummy, or your cake sinks — flour weight is usually why.
A scooped cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 125g to 180g. That's a 44% range — enough to wreck a cake.
Modern recipes use the spoon-and-level method: fluff the flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup without packing, then sweep flat with a knife.
The scoop method — pushing the cup directly into the bag — packs in 40-50% more flour.