In the first method we blanch the whole almonds first, then dry them well to remove any traces of moisture. Lastly grind them to flour in a grinder. The second method just needs to add the blanched or silvered almonds to a grinder & pulse them to get fine flour. The main difference between the 2 is that we need to blanch almonds at home for the first method. Though it takes some time, this method yields better almond flour which smells fresher. Since blanching is easier I prefer to follow this method. Sometimes store bought blanched or silvered almonds end up being rancid as they have a limited shelf life. So for best quality almond flour start with whole almonds with their skin intact. I use a lot of almond flour to make sweets like badam burfi, badam halwa and almond kheer. This is how I make the flour at home. On occasions I have bought store bought flour and even meal. The chances are 50/50. Until we open the pack, never know the quality of flour. Sometimes I regret buying the store bought flour as the homemade quality is so much better. Almonds to almond flour conversion1.5 cups almonds yield 2 cups plus one tablespoon of almond flour. To make 1 cup of flour , use 3/4 cup almonds.

How to Blanch Almonds

  1. Bring water to a rapid boil in a large wide pan and off the stove.
  2. Add almonds to the boiling water, spread them evenly. Leave them in the water just for one to 2 minutes.
  3. Drain them off in a colander, wash under running water.
  4. Drain them again. Spread them on a cloth. You see the skin would have been loose now.
  5. Peel off the skins. They just come out without much effort. Pat them dry with the dry side of the napkin.

How to Make Almond Flour

  1. Transfer these to the wide pan you used for boiling water, make sure the pan is dry. Dry roast them on a medium flame till they look moist free or dry. Do not discolor them. It took about 5 minutes for me to toast. Cool completely.
  2. Add to a dry blender.
  3. Pulse them in intervals of 30 to 40 seconds. So they don’t release oil. Do not let the grinder become hot or warm as the almonds will begin to release oil immediately. If you want almond meal grind to a coarser meal and to make flour grind it finer. Almond flour is ready. Store in an air tight jar and refrigerate if you stay in a high humid climate. Related Recipes

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