Potato Flour
Don’t overlook the greatness of potato flour. This survival staple is one that a lot of people forget about, because most people buy whole wheat flour and forget about other decent substitutes. If you have dietary restrictions, such as a gluten-free diet, potato flour is going to be a priority for stockpiling.
But everyone should have this staple for a couple of reasons.
First, potato flour is healthy. You get the whole potato, dehydrated. So, you get all the vitamins and minerals of a regular potato.
Next, you can use potato flour as a thickener and dough conditioner. You can use it as you would regular flour in gravies and stews, treat it like cornstarch, or even use it to add moisture to dough mixes. Even a dash of potato flour or flakes can make dough with yeast easier to handle.
Potato flour can also be used to make foods taste creamier. Add it to desserts to help it hold onto moisture. Incorporate potato flour in meatloaf, hamburger patties, and meatballs. The flour will hold onto the fat while the burgers or loaf cooks, ensuring the meat stays tender and juicy.
Bonus: You can get more than just white potato flour. Sweet potato flavor is also available and is a wonderfully healthy alternative that you can use. It tastes wonderful when used for pancakes, crepes, breads, cakes, muffins, and more.
