topic Re: Is Wondra back yet? in Recipes

Is Wondra back yet?

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:17:28 GMT

I know Wondra was part of a recent recall.

Has anyone seen it return to their store yet??

I miss my Wondra!

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

GCR18 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:20:17 GMT

What is it?

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

mima — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:22:18 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
What is it?

I think it is flour.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

GCR18 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:26:23 GMT

Thanks. I haven't heard of it. I wonder if I'm just not observant or if it's regional.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

VaBelle35 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:44:03 GMT

Wondra is regular all purpose flour, but it's finely milled to use to thicken sauces. It comes in a blue can, It's usually near the baking soda/baking powder.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:43:37 GMT

Sorry , I thought everyone knew what Wondra was.

It is a flour made by General Mills, it has been around since the 60's. It is a searing flour basically.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:45:58 GMT

Thank you for posting the photo I was just doing that. You beat me to it.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

KaySD — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:24:29 GMT

Well, you all have solved a mystery for me. I hadn't heard about the recall, and the other night I reached for my can of Wondra, only to find it empty. I confess, it's probably 10 years old. I don't use much flour!

Anyway, I went to Amazon to add a container to my cart, and was shocked to find it priced at about $18! I thought it must be discontinued and a collector's item! Didn't buy it, of course.

For those who don't know it, it's white flour that's been treated in some way so it's got a finely granulated texture. Its claim to fame is that it won't clump when you put it in a sauce. Oh, and it keeps practically forever! So, bottom line, you don't want to think too carefully about whether it's good for you or not. Just enjoy the cream sauce and don't do it too often!

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

nana59 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:01:18 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
Well, you all have solved a mystery for me. I hadn't heard about the recall, and the other night I reached for my can of Wondra, only to find it empty. I confess, it's probably 10 years old. I don't use much flour!

Anyway, I went to Amazon to add a container to my cart, and was shocked to find it priced at about $18! I thought it must be discontinued and a collector's item! Didn't buy it, of course.

For those who don't know it, it's white flour that's been treated in some way so it's got a finely granulated texture. Its claim to fame is that it won't clump when you put it in a sauce. Oh, and it keeps practically forever! So, bottom line, you don't want to think too carefully about whether it's good for you or not. Just enjoy the cream sauce and don't do it too often!

$18??????? It must have finely granulated gemstones in it!!!

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

spix — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:13:19 GMT

I have more than half a can in the pantry so haven't checked the store shelves, will have to take a look, but $18 Yikes! I believe it was a General Mills thing, can't remember the particulars.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:23:36 GMT

@KaySD I use it regularly- I add seasonings and use it to 'dust' seafood to create that beautiful golden sear.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

spix — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:46:51 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
@KaySD I use it regularly- I add seasonings and use it to 'dust' seafood to create that beautiful golden sear.

Thanx @Abrowneyegirl, sounds like a good idea, will give it a try

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

SXMGirl — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:47:33 GMT

I haven't used Wondra in years. I do use King Arthur's Signature Secrets Culinary Thickener and really like it. Unfortunately, it is out of stock right now--just at the time that I need it and they have free shipping.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

Moonlady — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:11:04 GMT

Love my Wondra. I never bake anymore, so it's perfect for thickening chili. I still have my can from last fall-winter, thank goodness!

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

KaySD — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:05 GMT

Thanks, @mememe. Your scallops look incredible. I'll be right over. And @sxmgirl, thanks for the tip about the stuff from King Arthur. Probably worth waiting for.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

tkins — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:24:15 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
I know Wondra was part of a recent recall.
Has anyone seen it return to their store yet??

I miss my Wondra!

Hi mememe,

I used to be a big fan of Wondra and used it all the time, but not so much since everytime I checked they added more batches to the recall list. I emailed the nice folks at King Arthur asking if they had anything like Wondra or instant flour, which is what Wondra is, they replied that they did not have anything like it, but found a recipe to make my own. I have not made any of the recipes that I normally use Wondra for, so I have not had a chance to try it yet.

Homemade Wondra Instant Flour Recipe (makes 1 cup, but can be reduced or increased as needed for your recipe, or keep in an airtight container for when you need it)

1 Cup All Purpose Flour

1/2 teaspoon Corn Starch

For each Cup of All Purpose Flour, combine Flour and Corn Starch, sift three times, then remove three Tablespoons. This will aerate the flour

I also discovered that Wondra is a low protein flour and will probably try it with All Purpose Flour and Cake Flour (which has a lower protein amount than All Purpose and may produce better result) and a blend of the two.

Hope this helps, until you can find it again, I have not seen it at any of our stores for quite sometime.

tkins

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

Abrowneyegirl — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 01:09:37 GMT

@tkins

Thank you tkins. I have been on the look out, so far no luck.

I do not know why I did not think to call King Arther they are the best!

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

sunshine45 — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:05:07 GMT

wondra is a staple in my cupboard.

i use it for thickening soups, chili, and gravies/sauces.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

sunshine45 — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:09:34 GMT

it is available at jet.com if you cannot find it in your local stores or on amazon.

Re: Is Wondra back yet?

Gerri S — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 20:19:31 GMT

WONDRA is a staple in my home as well.

It's back on shelves where I live, East End of Long Island, NY. STOP & SHOP, KING KULLEN.