Cornflour

A Fine, Versatile Starch for Cooking and Baking
Cornflour, also known as cornstarch, is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of corn kernels. It’s commonly used as a thickening agent for sauces, gravies, soups, and puddings. In baking, cornflour is often combined with other flours to create light, tender cakes and biscuits. It’s also used for dusting and preventing sticking in pastry making and can be a key ingredient in crispy coatings for frying.

Benefits:

• Thickening Agent: Ideal for thickening sauces, soups, and puddings.

• Light Texture: Adds lightness and tenderness to baked goods like cakes and cookies.

• Versatile Use: Great for both sweet and savory dishes, as well as frying coatings.

• Gluten-Free: Suitable for those on gluten-free diets when used in combination with other gluten-free ingredients.

Cornflour is a pantry staple that enhances the texture and consistency of both cooking and baking recipes, making it a must-have ingredient for a variety of dishes.