Can I make my own cornmeal?

Can I make my own cornmeal?

Cornmeal is a gritty and nutritious flour substitute that you can make at home. You can make your own cornmeal from dried whole corn kernels or unprocessed popcorn kernels. You'll need to dehydrate your corn using a dehydrator, and then repeatedly grind the corn using a grain mill or other grinding device.

What kind of corn is used to make cornmeal?

field cornWhile field corn is generally used to make cornmeal, any type of corn that is properly dried can be ground into cornmeal. Your flavors and textures may vary a little, but they do work. I'll be showing you how to grind both sweet corn and popcorn here.

What is the difference between corn flour and corn meal?

Both are ground corn (maize, as they would have it in Europe). The difference is that corn flour is usually ground to a much finer texture than cornmeal. While in some contexts (such as breading chicken), they can both be used, you will get different textural results.