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Default Grinding Almonds for use as flour in recipes


"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
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>>> Does anyone make flour out of almonds; if so, what do you use to do so?
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>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Dee Dee

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>> I use my food processor and it works fine. I've also purchased the ground
>> almonds from trader joe's, which works well too. If you process too long,
>> it will become almond paste, so get to know that pulse button well!
>> I've used the ground almonds (not too fine) for almond milk too, but you
>> have to grind them just before you make it for the best flavor.
>>
>> kimberly

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> Well, I think I'll just give my fp a work-out and find out if it will
> grind into a flour. I think there will be a fine-line between flour and
> paste.
>
> Does the almond milk 'catch' in your throat?
> Thanks,
> Dee Dee


No, you do that one in a blender, with water, then strain it with multiple
layers of cheesecloth. There's no almond bits in the milk.
It makes the best strawberry smoothies ever.

kimberly