For thickening and crisp, light baking. Also used in the preparation of bread, cakes, puddings, flans, custards, pastry creams, sponge cakes, ice cream and to thicken sauces, soups, stews, and creams. It’s suitable for gluten-free diets. Maizena gives a rich consistency to gravies and stock. Always dissolve maizena in a little cold water before adding it to warm liquid.
How to use Maizena:
- Baking: For lighter pies and cakes, use 1 part maizena for every 3 parts of flour
- Cooking: Use maizena for all casseroles and smooth sauces