cornstarch
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Origin of cornstarch
1- Also called, especially British, corn flour.
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How to use cornstarch in a sentence
I failed to ask him how much cornstarch to use, so I just eyeballed it.
Why you should—or shouldn’t—DIY discontinued Hot Pockets | Purbita Saha | August 14, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIn a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt until combined.
This sour cherry pie is summer’s ultimate dessert | Daniela Galarza | July 13, 2021 | Washington PostWhisk in the cornstarch and salt, then slowly whisk in the milk.
Make lemon pudding with blueberry whipped cream your next dinner party dessert | Adam Roberts | June 4, 2021 | Washington PostTo cut the mozzarella, dust a knife with cornstarch so it doesn’t stick.
Chef Nyesha Arrington’s Easy Recipe for Homemade Totino’s Pizza Rolls | Eater Video | May 19, 2021 | EaterComposed of cornstarch, water, and food coloring, oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that its viscosity changes under pressure.
In a medium bowl, whisk the cornstarch and sugar to combine.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook | Daniel Boulud | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen HFCS is made from cornstarch, the fructose molecules are not bound to other sugar molecules.
Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar with a little cold milk; add to well-beaten egg; then add slowly to hot milk.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook | AnonymousMix cornstarch, sugar and salt and cocoa if used together with a little of the cold milk.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook | AnonymousCook jelly with water, fruit and sugar; add cornstarch which has been mixed with a little cold water.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook | AnonymousBetsey first grated the chocolate and mixed it well with the cornstarch and sugar, then added, gradually, the sour milk.
A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl | Amy L. WatermanAdd a tablespoonful of cornstarch, dissolved in a little cold water and mix well.
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British Dictionary definitions for cornstarch
/ (ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ) /
US and Canadian a fine starchy maize flour, used esp for thickening sauces: Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): cornflour
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