Cornmeal Substitutions

Flavor: The corn flavor is the same since both come from the same grain — the difference is entirely textural. Corn flour produces a more uniform, subtle corn flavor throughout the baked good, while cornmeal gives you little bursts of concentrated corn flavor in each bite.

Texture: Corn flour is simply a finer grind of the same grain, so the corn flavor carries through but the texture changes significantly. You'll lose the characteristic gritty, rustic crunch that makes cornbread and corn muffins distinctive. The result will be smoother and more cake-like, which some people actually prefer for a more refined cornbread.