I’ll admit it: Every time a recipe demands that I sift an ingredient like all-purpose flour, I raise my eyebrows. Do I really have to break out an extra tool that’s notoriously tricky to clean? The ...

Sifting flour is a fundamental step in many baking recipes, promising lighter, lump-free concoctions. But let's face it — traditional sifting can often leave you with a cloud of flour dust and a mess ...