Hi Chef Rose, the whole wheat pastry flour is lower in protein than regular whole wheat flour, which means it won't develop as much gluten and also won't absorb quite as much liquid. Assuming you were able to form a workable dough, you may just find that your crackers are a bit easier to roll out and a little more light and delicate after baking.
June 5, 2023 at 1:40pm
In reply to Hi I didn't have any whole… by Chef Rose (not verified)
Hi Chef Rose, the whole wheat pastry flour is lower in protein than regular whole wheat flour, which means it won't develop as much gluten and also won't absorb quite as much liquid. Assuming you were able to form a workable dough, you may just find that your crackers are a bit easier to roll out and a little more light and delicate after baking.