How to Substitute Fresh Milled Flour in Gnocchi Di Farina

Question

- Hi - Do you have a chart for substituting fresh milled flour (say, from hard white berries) in recipes?  I realize it can vary, but I'm wondering about substituting FMF for the 325 GRAMS (2½ CUPS) ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR for the Gnocchi di Farina?  Thanks!

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Hello Sheree.
We do not have a chart for substituting flours in recipes, but we checked with one of our food editors who is experienced in baking with alternative grains. She said that gnocchi will be more forgiving than say, a cake and suggested that you start by replacing 20% of the flour weight in a recipe with an alternative or whole-grain flour.—so 65 grams fresh milled flour and 260 grams all-purpose. See how the gnocchi come out, then adjust based on the results the next time you make the recipe. Please note that we've never actually tried this with the gnocchi recipe, so it's just a guideline. Let us know how it turns out!
Best,
The Milk Street Team

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