November 17, 2021 in Learn
Top Tips for Baking with Almond Flour
If you're baking with almond flour instead of all-purpose wheat flour, there are some key differences to keep in mind. To help get you started baking successfully with this grain-free alternative to traditional flour, here are 4 tips that can be important when baking with almond flour.
1. Use Eggs as The Leavening Agent
Since baking powder contains baking soda, baking powder cannot be used in almond flour baking. Instead, eggs (or applesauce or bananas) can be used as the leavening agent to help baked goods rise and achieve a light and fluffy texture.
2. Be Careful Not to Overmix
Almond flour is incredibly absorbent and easily becomes dry when over-mixed, leading to denser baked goods like quick breads or muffins. It's best to mix the batter by hand to ensure that all ingredients are well-combined without any lumps or dry spots remaining.
3. Add More Liquid for Thinner Batter
Since the dough will thicken over time because of the high concentration of almond flour, it's best to add extra liquid when baking to ensure the dough is kept moist and retains a spreadable consistency. To keep it dairy-free, try using Almond Breeze Almondmilk.
4. Substitution Ratios
Almond flour can be substituted 1:1 for wheat or other grain flours in any baking recipe, and you can also substitute half of the amount of almond flour with coconut, hazelnut, pecan, walnut, or macadamia nut flour, too!
Ready to give baking with almond flour a try? Check out the new Blue Diamond Almond Flour Cookbook, our digital recipe collection full of easy almond flour recipes, and our ultimate Almond Flour FAQ to learn more.
FAQs
Can you Substitute Almond Flour for Regular Flour? Almond flour can be substituted for regular flour at a 1:1 ratio. It is important to note that almond flour may require more egg to bind the flour.
How to replace regular flour with almond flour? ›
Converting from Traditional Flour
When converting almond flour, you can use a 1:1 ratio from traditional flour, however this can vary depending on the recipe. Most recipes will require a little extra flour, though, due to their different properties and composition.
What is the ratio of almond flour to regular flour in Blue Diamond? ›
I used a 1:1 ratio of almond to all purpose flour as the recipe called for.
Why didn't my almond flour bread rise? ›
So, if you've ever made an almond flour recipe and had issues with the final product holding together, leaching out the oils or butter, or not rising properly and holding its shape, a likely culprit is that you are using the coarser almond meal, instead of almond flour.
What temperature do you bake almond flour at? ›
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine almond flour, salt, baking powder, erythritol, xanthan gum, and egg white powder.
Does almond flour rise like all-purpose flour? ›
When you replace some of the all-purpose flour with almond flour in non-yeast recipes, you'll probably notice a difference in how your baked goods either rise, or spread. Cookies and scones may spread more; cake, biscuits, and muffins may rise less.
Is almond flour healthier than flour? ›
Compared to wheat flour, almond flour has fewer sugars and carbohydrates. Switching to almond flour can help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels more effectively. Almond flour contains a lot of prebiotic dietary fiber. This type of fiber is digested by bacteria in your small intestine.
Does almond flour go bad? ›
If you use alternative types of flour, like oat or almond flour, make sure they're also stored in a similar airtight container, because they will spoil much faster than all-purpose white flour. If stored properly, almond flour has a shelf life of about one year.
How much baking soda do I add to almond flour? ›
Add extra leavening to offset the density of almond flour. ¼ – ½ teaspoon of baking powder, baking soda, or combination of both will help. Use less liquid in the recipe since the flour adds more moisture.
How much almond flour does 1 cup of almonds make? ›
1 cup of blanched almonds are 5.2 ounces, which equals to 147 grams. 1 cup of almond flour made from 1 cup of blanched almonds is 4.2 ounces, which equals to 120 grams. In other words, you get 1 ¼ cups (approximately) of almond flour using 1 cup blanched almonds.
Almond flour is a little more moist than wheat flour, and doesn't have quite the same binding qualities. You'll do best to substitute 1:1 to begin with, as many recipes respond well to this direct replacement. But be prepared to add more almond flour as you go to compensate for the wetter batter.
Does baking with almond flour take longer? ›
Because of the extra moisture in almond flour, a longer cook time may be beneficial. Add 3 to 5 minutes to a cookie recipe and 5 minutes to a muffin recipe.
What is a good binding agent for almond flour? ›
I have found that things like eggs, flax, or chia eggs (for the vegans out there), xanthan gum, guar gum, and psyllium can substitute as good binders instead of gluten, but they each behave differently.
Why is my almond flour cake dry? ›
The more you mix, the more the fat in the almond flour is released and absorbed, resulting in a dry, crumbly texture in your baked goods.
