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FAQs

Does coconut flour dry out baked goods? ›

2) Coconut flour is HIGHLY absorbent.

Greek yogurt can also help make baked goods more tender. Baked goods made with coconut flour will turn out dry if the recipe does not use enough eggs or wet ingredients.

Since coconut flour doesn't contain gluten proteins that bind and create structure, eggs are usually used to hold the product together without crumbling. Using coconut flour in egg-free baking can be tricky but not impossible! Flax eggs, bananas, and apple sauce can also be used to bind and add structure.

If however, your mixture is too dry, then you'll need to add an extra eg or an extra tablespoon of your wet ingredients. One brand of coconut flour will differ from the other. Even one bag of coconut flour will vary from another. Find a brand that you like and stick with it.

Coconut flour can cause bloating in some people.

Digestive imbalances ultimately have a negative impact on the immune system (the gut is the basis of your immune system). Plus, because it's mostly fiber, some people find coconut flour can irritate the gut if eaten too frequently, or in larger amounts.

A quick rule of thumb is to swap about 1/4 to 1/3 cup coconut flour for 1 cup of regular flour. Due to its high absorbency, you'll also want to increase the number of eggs. To help you try this unique ingredient, we've rounded up eight of our best coconut flour recipes.

Coconut flour has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, with a hint of coconut aroma. It has a more absorbent texture and tends to create denser, moister baked goods compared to almond flour. Due to its absorbency, coconut flour often requires more liquid in recipes to prevent dryness.

Yes, and no. Not in equal amounts for some recipes. Some recipes won't work with coconut flour (like regular sandwich bread) without added gluten or egg for structure. Because coconut flour is so “thirsty,” you need to use more liquid with it or reduce the amount of flour called for in a recipe.

Add xanthan gum to gluten-free flour. It enhances elastic qualities that gluten-free flours lack, making it easier to work with and less likely to crumble. Add plenty of water to the gluten-free flour to prevent the pastry from becoming too dry when rolling out.

Why are my cookies dry and crumbly? This is most likely a classic case of using too much flour. It's crucial to properly measure the flour in this recipe, as even 1 extra tablespoon of flour can completely change the structure of the cookies. You also might have over baked them!

As a bonus, I did a little research to find out just what role each ingredient plays in chocolate chip cookies, so you can adjust your recipe however you feel like experimenting. Flour adds fluff and texture to the cookies. Adding too little flour can cause cookies to be flat, greasy, and crispy.

What is the flavor of coconut flour? ›

Coconut flour does carry the nutty, sweet, and slightly floral flavors of coconut meat, though it is milder. If you prefer your baked goods not to taste like coconut, but still want to use the flour, try adding stronger flavors into the mix—such as chocolate—to mask the coconut profile.

This will add lightness to finished cakes. Structure issues. Coconut flour absorbing moisture is a problem if the structure isn't there. Many baked goods can become very gummy quickly!

In conclusion, products made with a 100% coconut flour substitution will be denser, drier, and crumblier than the same product made with wheat flour. The baked goods also might have a hint of coconut flavor and aroma.

After cooking your cake, cupcakes or cookies, be sure to wait until they have cooled completely before wrapping them with GLAD ClingWrap or placing them in an airtight container. If you try to store them before they have completely cooled, they may sweat, which can affect their taste and texture.

The biggest difference is that coconut flour sucks up much more moisture than almond flour. This is why recipes with coconut flour call for a lot more wet ingredients. Without the right amount of moisture, the end result will be crumbly and dry.