Diagnosis: Ingredients

Coconut Flour Dehydration

"Dessert is extremely dry or absorbent."

1The Technical Cause

Coconut flour is highly hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs up to 4x its weight in liquid. If you swap it 1:1 with other flours, it will suck all moisture out of the bake.

2The Professional Fix

Reduce coconut flour by 75% compared to almond flour, or double the liquid and eggs in the recipe.

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Jane Baker|Verified Gluten-Free Excellence & Texture Science