Saturday, June 22, 2019

How to Make Coconut Flour at Home

coconut flour spilling out of a stainless steel measuring cup on a wood cutting board with an open cookbook on the side

We've mastered homemade coconut milk (isn't it insane how good it is?!), now what do we do with all that pulp?

coconut pulp on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Preheat your oven to 250˚. Spread the pulp in a single layer onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.

coconut pulp on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Dehydrate for 30-40 minutes until completely dry, checking it after 30 minutes. Let it go to 40 minutes to give the flour a slightly toasted flavor (note the color difference in the left and right batches below).

dried coconut flour on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

If you have any clumps, run it through a coffee grinder or simply crush them between your fingers.

coconut flour in a coffee grinder

Let the flour cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

coconut flour spilling out of a stainless steel measuring cup on a wood cutting board with an open cookbook on the side

Coconut flour is considerably drier than wheat flour, so look for coconut flour-specific recipes for best results (if you're feeling brave, substitute 1/4 cup coconut flour for every cup of wheat flour, plus an additional egg). 

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