Corn starch is a natural thickener. In the article we will talk about how and where to use it in cooking.
What tasks does cornstarch perform in cooking
If you like soft but chewy cookies, they definitely contain cornstarch.
The ingredient makes baking more tender, airy and soft.
The thickener can also be added to soups, stews, meat sauces. With the help of starch, kissels, mayonnaise, ketchup, puddings, and various pastries are made. It is also added to pancake batter, gravy and various sauces with a delicate texture.
From cornstarch, dishes, on the one hand, become thicker, and on the other hand, shiny and almost transparent, like many sweet desserts and Chinese sauces.
How does cornstarch work in baking
Corn starch helps soften the proteins found in flour.
As a result, the dessert comes out light and soft.
You don't need a lot of corn starch to notice this effect in baking.
One or two teaspoons will be enough for you to improve the texture of the cookies.
Keep in mind that starch makes the dish more “tasteless”, so slightly increase the amount of sugar and citric acid in the dish.
