almond flour

Ground blanched drupes

Almond flour is finely ground blanched almonds, used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking.

It produces denser, moister results than regular flour and adds a subtle nutty flavor: The recipe calls for two cups of almond flour.

Popular in low-carb and paleo diets, it appears in macarons, cakes, and breading.

Related

pancakes · amaretti · grinding · blanched almonds · grain-free · financiers · blanching · sifting · muffins · cookies · low-carb · paleo · milling · crust · nutty · keto · sweet · delicate

Categories
Opposites
grain vs. nut base

almond flourwheat flour

Milled grain for baking

all-purpose flour · bread flour · whole wheat flour · white flour · cake flour

Family

flour, almond

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G