If "corn flour" is the same as "corn meal," a gritty meal, then it cannot be used as cornstarch which is a very fine, smooth white powder.
If your recipe calls for cornstarch but you do not have any on hand, you can easily use flour. If the recipe calls for 1 tbsp. of cornstarch, use 2 tbsp. of all-purpose flour.
no because cornstarch is sweet and flour is sour. I believe you use about half the amount of cornstarch when subsituting for flour.
To substitute flour for cornstarch in a recipe, use twice as much flour as the amount of cornstarch called for. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, use 2 tablespoons of flour. Keep in mind that flour may result in a slightly different texture in the final dish compared to cornstarch.
To substitute cornstarch for flour in a recipe, use half the amount of cornstarch as you would flour. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of flour, you would use 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch instead. Cornstarch is a good thickening agent, so it works well in recipes that require a thick consistency.
For thickening soups, stews, and gravies, you can use flour instead of cornstarch.
IF YOU MEAN FOR COOKING USE FLOUR.
Cream is not a good replacement for cornstarch. Instead use 2 tablespoons of flour for 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Or you could use 4 teaspoons of quick cooking tapioca for 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
Yes, you can substitute flour for cornstarch in cheesecake, but it may slightly alter the texture. Cornstarch is used as a thickener and can create a creamier, smoother consistency, while flour can make the cheesecake denser. If you choose to use flour, use about twice the amount of cornstarch called for and ensure it is well combined to avoid a gritty texture.
You can use flour or tapioca starch as substitutes for cornstarch in pie filling.
You can use cornstarch or arrowroot powder as a substitute for flour in gravy to thicken it.
You can use flour or cornstarch to thicken gravy.
You can use flour or cornstarch to thicken gravy.