Almond flour and almond powder play an important role in baking recipes. These two ingredients are not only gluten free, but also rich in protein. Almond powder is one of the ingredients in making almond paste. Baked cookies have a nutty flavor from almond powder and other recipes that call for a breading ingredient will benefit from using almond flour instead. Fortunately, making almond flour and almond powder is very easy and fast.]
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Method 1 of 2: Almond Flour
Step 1. Take some pale almonds, preferably sprouted ones
A lot at least doesn't matter, because the ingredients revolve around almonds. Why use blanched almonds to make almond flour? Pale almonds are simply almonds without skin. This makes the flour color uniform and tastes better.
- For blanched almonds, boil the almonds for about 1 or 2 minutes uncovered. Use your clothes or hands to rub the skin off. Dry the almonds completely as the water will turn them into butter.
- Why sprout? Almonds with sprouts are the result of soaking overnight. Almond sprouts are easier for the human body to digest and make your overall experience more enjoyable. Specifically, the shoots remove toxic enzyme inhibitors so that the enzymes that our bodies release during digestion can do their job.
Step 2. Once dry, place any amount of almonds in a food processor, coffee grinder, vitamix, or blender
Again, it doesn't matter how much almond you use. But it's probably best to use a little almonds, as almond flour goes stale quickly – it can only last 3 to 6 months in the refrigerator, or less at room temperature.
Step 3. Grind until you get a good, coarse consistency
This process usually takes 30 seconds to 1 minute or more, depending on your grinder.
Grind the almonds a little longer if you want a finer almond flour. However, it is advised not to grind the almonds too long, as they will turn into butter
Step 4. Use immediately or mark and store in a cool place
Unused room temperature almond flour can smell rancid when exposed to the wind for too long.
Method 2 of 2: Almond Powder
Step 1. Place any amount of almonds in a food processor, coffee grinder, vitamix, or blender
There is no real difference between almond flour and almond powder, but actually almond flour contains almonds without the skin, whereas almond powder contains almonds that are still skinned. Therefore, if you decide to make almond powder, or have a recipe for one, it would be better to use whole almonds that are sprouted instead of almonds without the skin.
Step 2. Grind the almonds in a food processor for less time than when making almond flour
Almond powder should be (again, unofficially) coarser than almond flour. If you grind almond flour for 45 seconds, then grind almond powder for 30 seconds.
Step 3. Use immediately or unmarked and store in a cool place
Unused room temperature almond flour can smell rancid when exposed to the wind for too long.
Tips
- Avoid grinding too long or you will end up with a buttery paste.
- Try sifting the mixture for the best almond results. Remove any unground pieces and grind them again until they are coarse.
