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. Check out our almond flour recipe book here for more information on a specific recipe!
How to replace regular flour with almond flour? ›
A good rule of thumb is to use 1/2 to 3/4 cup of almond flour for every 1 cup of wheat flour in a recipe.
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.
Why is almond flour so hard to bake with? ›
Since almond flour is gluten-free, it's not a good substitute for traditional flour in yeast breads. A gluten free yeast “dough” needs to be more of a thick, sticky batter and is far too soft to knead and very difficult to work with.
Does almond flour rise with baking soda? ›
Yeast doesn't really work well with low-carb flours like almond flour, so it's pointless to add. Egg, baking powder, and baking soda make almond flour rise, though.
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.
How much baking powder per cup of almond flour? ›
Increase the amount of almond flour by 25%, so for every 1 cup flour, use 1 ¼ cup 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.
Does almond flour rise the same as regular 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.
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.
Love it. Blue Diamond Almond Flour is a delicious way to bake. Our finely sifted almond flour gives desserts a great flavor and a fluffy texture, perfect for cakes, cookies, and more. It is gluten-free, keto-friendly, kosher, vegan and non-GMO verified.
Does almond flour bake differently? ›
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.
Why did my almond flour cake not rise? ›
Leavening and rising to the occasion
Since almond flour can't trap air like gluten-containing flours, you'll often need a little extra help from leavening agents to ensure your baked goods are light and fluffy. Baking powder, baking soda, and whipped egg whites can all provide lift, but they must be used thoughtfully.
How to make almond flour less dense? ›
Increase the amount of almond flour by 25%, so for every 1 cup flour, use 1 ¼ cup 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.
What is a good binding agent for almond flour? ›
Don't skip the binding ingredients.
Almond flour recipes rely on eggs and other binding agents such as flax meal, psyllium powder, pumpkin puree, and mashed banana to create a cohesive batter/dough and give the finished results more structure.
