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Flours & GrainsGround from hulled or pearled barley. Sweet, malty flavour — common in Scottish baking and as a flavouring in commercial breads.
Properties
Density Index
0.47 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
110g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
Whole Wheat Flour
Use 1:1
Closer in performance. Loses the malt sweetness.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 28.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 36.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 55.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 110 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 165 grams |
| 2 cups | 220 grams |
| 3 cups | 330 grams |
| 4 cups | 440 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.47 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Barley Flour equals 111 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
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Substitutions for Barley Flour
Storage Tips
Airtight container in cool dry place. 3 months at room temperature, 6 months refrigerated.
Baking Science
Contains beta-glucans (soluble fibre) that make doughs sticky and tender. Low gluten — use up to 25% in bread, 100% in quick breads and pancakes.
Recipe Context
For cakes: use weight to avoid dense crumb from over-measuring.
For bread: control hydration by weighing flour and liquids together.
For cookies: 10-20g extra flour can reduce spread noticeably.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Scooping directly from the bag compresses flour and can make bakes dry.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup barley flour = 110g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 97g-123g per cup (12% band).
Why this happens: flours and grains compact differently based on scoop method, humidity, and grind fineness.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of barley flour?
1 cup of barley flour weighs 110 grams.
What can I substitute for barley flour?
Whole Wheat Flour (1:1), Oat Flour (1:1)