Question:
What is Almond Flour?

I am starting to see recipes with Almond Flour and I don't know anything about it. Is it better? Taste? Used in any recipe where flour is used? Where to get it? Thanks for the recipes I find here but what is Almond Flour?    — Toni W. (posted on October 23, 2003)

October 23, 2003
Almond flour isn't hard to make. It is simply ground (processed) raw almonds. Be very careful to watch it close while processing it though so it doesn't turn into almond flour. You can do this with walnuts too. If you wish Bob's Red Mill sells high quality nut flours reasonably priced. http://www.bobsredmill.com/
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October 23, 2003
I'll just reiterate what the first post said, but add, I looked for almond flour all over this area, and it was really an elusive bugger. Everyone could order it, but it never seemed to be on the shelf. The recipes that I use, that call for almond flour, have a much nuttier and coarser flavor, but without all of the carbs associated with processed flour. It is really filling, and the taste is truly wonderful. That being said, the word from the local health food places was to just grind it up in your food processor , if you have one. If that isn't an option, chances are, any health food place that will sell you bulk, raw almonds, more than likely has a grain mill, and you may be able to strike up a deal for them to grind it for you. Or you could order it off the internet, but all you will get is...very finely ground up almonds. So far the most successful recipes have been with refrigerated layered bar type deserts. Also, a quick tip, when looking for unsweetened coconut, try the oriental food markets. They sell it in bags, grated and dried and 1/3 the price of american made products, and it truly is unsweetened!
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