How To Replace Wheat Flour Easily? 8 Tips to Know.
With confinement, the "wheat flour" departments are robbed!
Too bad, for once we have time to make good recipes ...
... or even bake your own bread at home.
Fortunately, there are easy and effective tips for replacing flour in all of your recipes.
here is 8 ingredients to cleverly replace wheat flour in your favorite sweet and savory recipes. Look :
1. Potato starch
Potato or corn starch ("Maïzena") is "the" product to have absolutely in your cupboard. In addition to not containing gluten and being inexpensive, starch allows you to prepare lighter and softer recipes.
The right dosage: 100 g of starch = 100 g of wheat flour.
2. Almond powder
Whether it is ground almonds, hazelnuts or even walnuts, it is the gourmet substitute for wheat flour, especially in baking. Not only will this add more flavor and finesse to your recipe, but the result is also deliciously soft! For perfect cooking performance, it is best to mix the powder of your choice with the same amount of starch.
The right dosage: 50 g of ground almonds + 50 g of cornstarch = 100 g of wheat flour.
3. The polenta
Cornmeal is a great alternative to wheat flour for savory gluten-free recipes. Not to spoil anything, it brings a little nutty taste to your dish and is very inexpensive.
The right dosage: 100 g of cornmeal = 100 g of wheat flour.
4. Oatmeal
While oatmeal is the most common, quinoa or millet flakes are sometimes found, especially in organic grocery stores. To cleverly replace wheat flour, you just need to mix them well and then incorporate them into your sweet or savory preparation. Mixed with cornstarch, they will bring lightness and softness, especially to your homemade cakes.
The right dosage: 50 g of oatmeal + 50 g of cornstarch = 100 g of wheat flour.
5. Potatoes
In both savory and sweet recipes, the potato is the perfect ally to do without wheat flour. And not to spoil anything, it is very economical and can be easily found in any store. Here's how: peel them and wash them thoroughly in cold water. Then, cook them in a large volume of boiling water. As soon as your knife sinks easily into the flesh, drain them. Then use a potato masher or fork to mash them, as if making a puree. Once completely cooled, you can use this puree as you wish to replace wheat flour in your recipe!
The right dosage: 100 g of mashed potatoes = 100 g of wheat flour.
6. Cereals: quinoa, buckwheat and millet
Millet, quinoa or buckwheat ... We know their multiple benefits on our body: rich in amino acids, mineral salts and fibers. The bonus is that these cereals can also be of great service to us when wheat flour is lacking! In both savory and sweet recipes, all you have to do is replace the same amount of wheat flour with the cereal of your choice.
The right dosage: 100 g of cereals (eg: quinoa) = 100 g of wheat flour.
7. Mashed legumes
As with potatoes, mashed legumes are a great alternative to wheat flour. Lentils, white or red beans, chickpeas ... Make your choice, then cook them for a long time in water if the legumes are not already cooked in a can or jar. Then, you just have to mix them well and incorporate them into your salty or sweet preparation. In addition to being very good for the health, the legume puree gives more lightness and softness to your recipes.
The right dosage: 100 g of mash = 100 g of wheat flour.
8. Other types of flour
They are so numerous that it is difficult to quote them all! Chickpeas, quinoa, cassava, buckwheat, rye, small or large spelled, rice, chestnuts, coconut ... There is something for everyone. Note that some of these alternative flours are gluten-free (cassava, quinoa, chestnuts, rice, buckwheat, corn, etc.). And they sometimes have very pronounced aromas. They can therefore change the final flavor and texture of your recipe. To remedy this, do not hesitate to mix 2-3 different.
The right dosage: 50 g of flour with a "strong" taste (eg: chestnut flour) + 50 g of flour with a "neutral" taste (eg: rice flour) = 100 g of wheat flour.
Your turn...
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