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The flour will gelatinise, but does not contain

the same starches as cornflour, so if youre

just trying to thicken a mixture, flour can be

used, otherwise, if its the same texture youre

after, probably not a good idea to sub flour

instead

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Can you sub flour for corn starch when frying?

In general cornstarch is used to thicken liquids and can be replaced with flour, arrowroot, potato starch, tapioca, coconut flour and even instant mashed potato granules. For frying, flour, salt and pepper is a decent substitute for cornstarch.


Can you substitute cornstarch for flour when making a cream pudding?

Cream is not a good replacement for cornstarch. Instead use 2 tablespoons of flour for 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Or you could use 4 teaspoons of quick cooking tapioca for 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.


Can you substitute 2 teaspoon of cornstarch for 2teaspoon of flour?

no because cornstarch is sweet and flour is sour. I believe you use about half the amount of cornstarch when subsituting for flour.


What is the ratio for substituting cornstarch for flour?

1 Tablespoon Cornstarch = 2 Tablespoons flour


How much corn starch for flour as a thickener?

One Tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of milk.


When substituting flour for cornstarch use less or more flour?

If your recipe calls for cornstarch but you do not have any on hand, you can easily use flour. If the recipe calls for 1 tbsp. of cornstarch, use 2 tbsp. of all-purpose flour.


What is a natural replacement of cornstarch and flour as a thickener?

Arrowroot is a good replacement. I get mine at www.penzeys.com


Is cornstarch the the same as corn flour?

No, cornstarch is a different product all together than corn flour. Corn flour is called Cornmeal in the U.S.


What canu substitute for cornstarch?

All-purpose flour can be used as a substitute for cornstarch.


What is cornstarch in baking?

it is kind of like flour and even looks like flour.


If a recipe call for a third of a cup of cornstarch how much flour should you use?

= Cornstarch Substitute = For 1 tablespoon cornstarch, substitute 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; OR 1 tablespoon potato flour or rice flour; OR 4 teaspoons quick cooking tapioca; OR 2 teaspoons arrowroot.


What can you use instead of cornstarch?

For thickening soups, stews, and gravies, you can use flour instead of cornstarch.