Substitute for Cornmeal

Ground dried corn; coarse and distinct.

Flour & Grains
3 options

1
Polenta1:1
Best

Same product, often coarser. Works identically.

polenta, cornbread
2
Corn grits1:1

Coarser; may need longer cooking.

grits, cornbread
3
Corn flour1:1 (texture will be finer)

Skip for coatings; too fine.

pancakes, batters coatings

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