HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN ALMOND MEAL & ALMOND FLOUR
It is often asked by new home chefs, "what is the difference between almond flour and almond meal?" Basically, there's no point in buying expensive commercial almond flour (unless you use it every day due to preference or a wheat allergy/intolerance) if you only need just a little bit for a recipe. I'm not sure what the ratio is; however many almonds you use will yield a little less almond flour, ie, 1 dry cup of almonds = a little less than 1 cup of almond flour; so let's assume it's 1:1.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- For ALMOND FLOUR, you first must blanch the almonds by boiling about 3 cups of water then soaking the almonds in it for 1-2 minutes. Rub the skins off with a dishcloth or squishing the almonds out of the skins by hand.
- Dry the almonds off or let them air dry-- water will turn those babies into almond butter!
- You need a really strong food processor blades for grinding and chopping to do this-- but be careful with this step! If the almonds are ground too hard and too consistently, you will end up with almond butter.
- Thus, the best thing to do is to use the pulse, not consistent run, on the processor until the almonds are ground up but make sure they don't release too much oil. If it looks like that, let the mixture rest for a minute or two before continuing to grind the almonds.
- Empty the unit's contents into an airtight container. Stir with a fork or small whisk to remove any oil dispersion or lumps.
- For best storage, keep refridgerated. Why? At room temp, unlike grain flours like regular all-purpose, oat, and barley flours, almond flour quickly absorbs flavors and odors its surrounded by. Almond flour is good for fine applications like cookies, cakes, breads, and as a gluten-free and wheat-free thickening agent.
- ALMOND MEAL: Follow the same instructions listed above-- except you don't blanch the almonds! Almond meal is better for coarser applications such as breading on tofu and fish, cookie garnish, etc.
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Jinsar Ahmed
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I can't eat almond meal. But I'm glad there are recipes like this available for people who can enjoy it.
Dwayne Dlamini
[email protected]I love the flavor of almond meal, but I find it can be a bit too dense for some recipes. I usually mix it with other flours to get the perfect texture.
Chloe Jeynes
[email protected]I've been making my own almond meal for years, and this recipe is the best I've tried. It's so simple, and the almond meal always turns out perfect.
pyar ali
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The almond meal was dry and flavorless, and it ruined my cookies.
Eamin khan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my almond meal turned out really oily. I guess I'll have to try again.
Linda Reid
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this recipe. The almond meal was too coarse and gritty, and it didn't taste very good.
Steven Lynch
[email protected]I've tried a few different recipes for almond meal, and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and the almond meal always turns out perfect.
Nolie Deuna
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of almond meal, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The almond meal was fine and not too grainy.
taj mohammed
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm on a low-carb diet, and almond meal is a great way to get my baking fix without all the carbs.
Khaiden Weaton
[email protected]I was really happy with how this almond meal turned out. It was fine and powdery, just like store-bought almond flour.
Shahd Shiref
[email protected]I've made almond meal a few times now, and it's always turned out great. I use it in pancakes, muffins, and cookies, and it always adds a delicious flavor.
Kajetan Czubkowski
[email protected]I love using almond meal in my baking. It adds a nice nutty flavor and texture, and it's also a healthier alternative to wheat flour.
Sk.Fardus fardus
[email protected]This is a great recipe for almond meal. It's simple and easy to follow, and the almond meal turns out perfect every time.
Rabia rehman
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making my own almond meal, but it was actually really easy. I just used my food processor, and it took less than 5 minutes.
Petrus Nghidishange
[email protected]I've never made almond meal before, but this recipe was super easy to follow. My almond meal turned out perfect, and it tasted delicious in my almond flour cookies.
Yasir Pervez
[email protected]Almond meal is a great substitute for wheat flour in many recipes, and it's easy to make at home. I love the nutty flavor it gives to baked goods, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber.