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Coconut Flour – made from coconut milk pulp

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In several of my raw recipes, you will see coconut flour being used.  Even as you travel the web of raw recipes, you will see other chefs using it as well.  But before you run to the cabinet and measure out the flour, stop and make sure that you know exactly what they are referring to.

Coconut flour comes in many forms, which will significantly affect the outcome of a recipe. They are either using raw coconut flour that you can purchase at the grocery store, a commercially heated coconut flour, or they are making their own.

Ways to make coconut flour:

I will always be using one of two types of coconut flour;  store-bought raw coconut flour or the type of flour that is made from dried shredded coconut or flour that is made from coconut pulp. Keep in mind that they can’t be substituted for one another.  The reason for this is that the store-bought coconut flours absorb a lot of moisture from the recipe, which can make the outcome dry and crumbly.  Coconut flour created from dried shredded coconut has a higher fat content and won’t suck a recipe dry of moisture.

Facts about Raw Coconut Flour:

Ingredients:

Preparation:

  1. Start by making coconut milk. Click (here) to learn how.
  2. Spread the pulp on a non-stick dehydrator sheet and dry at 145 degrees (F) for 1 hour, then reduce to 115 degrees (F) for 4-8 hours or until it is completely dry.
  3. The dry time will vary depending on the climate, the machine you use, how thick or thin you spread the pulp, and how full the machine is, so use these times as a guide.
  4. Once dried and cooled, grind it down to a nice fine flour in a food processor, blender, or other electric grinding devices that you may have. To get it really fine, push it through a fine-mesh strainer.
  5. Store the flour in a glass jar and place it in the fridge or freezer to protect it from going rancid.
    • It is always best to make it as you need it to preserve the nutrients, but that’s not always feasible.
    • Coconuts, in general, are high in fat and can go rancid. That is why I keep all my nut products in either the fridge or freezer.

Culinary Explanations:

6 thoughts on “Coconut Flour – made from coconut milk pulp

  1. Veronica says:

    Hi Amie Sue!

    Thanks for your useful tips! Just for info; the link to the coconut milk recipe leads a password protected page.

    Have a lovely midsummer! (if you celebrate that) In Sweden we have a public holiday tomorrow on Midsummer’s eve. Often we spend all day with friends and family, eating way too much! 😀

    • amie-sue says:

      Oh thank you Veronica. I have to admit that I wasn’t ready to release this posting… but somehow through the magic of my little fingers… I did that very thing. hehe Thanks for pointing the link out, it is now fixed.

      Oh your Midsummer’s Eve celebration sounds lovely. Are you making any wonderful raw food dishes for the gathering? Have a blessed time with your loved ones. amie sue :)

      • Veronica says:

        I usually try to make something fun and healthy for our guests in addition to what is customarily served at Midsummerbut this time I have a lot on my mind so I have only made some sweets and I have cherry Rellenos in the dehydrator. Oh, and quinoa soakong on the counter top waiting to become Rejuvelac. Blessings Amie Sue (if I may borrow that..🙂)

        • amie-sue says:

          You are a busy girl Veronica. hehe It all sounds wonderful. I hope you enjoy the cherry rellenos. Keep me posted. Blessings to you my friend. amie sue

  2. Angie Sist says:

    lovely … and shared … God Bless YOU, Amie Sue

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