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flour

 (flou′ər, flour)
n.
1. A fine, powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a grain, especially wheat, used chiefly in baking.
2. Any of various similar finely ground or powdered foodstuffs, as of cassava, chickpeas, or bananas.
3. A soft, fine powder.
tr.v. floured, flour·ing, flours
1. To cover or coat with flour.
2. To make into flour.

[Middle English, flower, best of anything, flour; see flower.]

flour′y adj.
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floured

[ˈflaʊəd] adjinfarinato/a
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Mix until dough comes together; transfer to a lightly floured work surface and finish mixing by hand.
Remove dough from refrigerator and place onto floured work surface.
Place on a floured baking sheet and with a sharp knife, cut into 8 wedges.