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Can I Use Cornstarch Instead of Flour (as thickener)?

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Cornstarch → Flour (as thickener): 1 tbsp cornstarch per 2 tbsp flour

Twice as powerful. Creates clearer sauce. Mix with cold water first (slurry).

Overview

Yes! Use Cornstarch as a substitute for flour (as thickener) at 1 tbsp cornstarch per 2 tbsp flour. Twice as powerful. Creates clearer sauce. Mix with cold water first (slurry).

Key Details

  • Cornstarch → Flour (as thickener): 1 tbsp cornstarch per 2 tbsp flour
  • Twice as powerful. Creates clearer sauce. Mix with cold water first (slurry).

Why This Matters

  • Cornstarch can replace flour (as thickener) in most recipes
  • Twice as powerful. Creates clearer sauce. Mix with cold water first (slurry).

How To

  1. 1Use 1 tbsp cornstarch per 2 tbsp flour of cornstarch
  2. 2Twice as powerful. Creates clearer sauce. Mix with cold water first (slurry).
  3. 3Taste and adjust as needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, use 1 tbsp cornstarch per 2 tbsp flour. Twice as powerful. Creates clearer sauce. Mix with cold water first (slurry).