Flour and corn starch are measured the same, but the results aren't always the same.
yes if it is in a small amount
Yes, you can. 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour equals 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
No. The corn starch is added to make a finer, lighter crumb, which cannot be achieved with flour alone.
Cornstarch or Corn flour (for thickening): 1 tablespoon = 2 tablespoons all purpose flour or1 tablespoon potato starch or rice starch or flour 1 tablespoon arrowroot 2 tablespoons quick-cooking (instant) tapioca For other uses such as the main flour it's rather tricky I think it's best to only substitute Corn flour if it's for thickening.
It depends what you're using it for. If you're thickening gravy, corn starch works. For general cooking, you can use corn meal.
It depends what you're using it for. If you're thickening gravy, corn starch works. For general cooking, you can use corn meal.
Corn starch is a souluble starch.
There are some ingredients available that can be substituted for flour but the problem is that flour always works best. Corn starch is sometimes a substitute as is blanched almond flour. None works as well as flour.
corn starch, corn, flour, peas, they are all starchy.
Yes, for 1 cup of regular flour you can replace it with 2/3 cup of potato starch[ not potato flour] and 1/3 cup of soy flour. Do not over beat, just very briefly blend because the starch can get rubbery. It is my favorite combo for cakes.Makes nice light cakes. Sorghum flour makes nice cakes.
Yes, corn flour will test positive for starch. Corn is primarily composed of carbohydrates, and a significant portion of those carbohydrates is in the form of starch. When subjected to a starch test, such as the iodine test, corn flour will typically produce a blue-black color, indicating the presence of starch.
In general cornstarch is used to thicken liquids and can be replaced with flour, arrowroot, potato starch, tapioca, coconut flour and even instant mashed potato granules. For frying, flour, salt and pepper is a decent substitute for cornstarch.