However, little research is available on the production of breads from maize. Since corn is considered a gluten-free cereal, it can be used in the production of gluten-free bread. Zeins, the storage proteins of corn, represent 60% of the proteins and are located in protein bodies (Lending and Larkins, 1989). Corn flour is composed of the endosperm, which generally contains between 75 and 87% starch and 6–8% protein (Shukla and Cheryan, 2001). Arendt, in Breadmaking (Second Edition), 2012Ĭorn (Zea mays) is the most widely grown crop in the Americas. There are also tons of people who consider themselves nutritionist because they watched a few youtube videos and read a blog as well as learned a few buzz-words. The internet is full of opinions, and when know what opinions are like (everyone has one). Blender Babesuses and recommends keeping one jar specifically for dry goods and one for all else – since cosmetic alternations are not covered under warranty.īe sure to join our community for more amazing Blender Babes healthy blender recipes! Note: When grinding hard grains, it may pit the BPA free jar interior, resulting in a “fogged” appearance. If you make more than a recipe requires and wish to keep, store in a Ziploc bag in the freezer.īe sure the kernels are dry before grinding them in your high powered blender. Remember to minimum cover the blade of your blender, and make up to 2-3 cups at a time. With a good blender, such as a Blendtec or Vitamix blender you can grind regular popcorn into fresh corn meal or corn flour, and use for baking such as corn bread, muffins, polenta, tortillas, tamales, or frying. The boxes you buy at the grocery store are costly and contain preservatives. Making your own cornmeal in a high power blender that can handle dry goods is fast, inexpensive and healthy. Want to use your blender to live healthier? Get all 9 of my eBooks for 1 low price! CLICK HERE HOW TO MAKE CORN MEAL

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