cornmeal

A coarse flour ground from dried maize (corn). Depending on the grind (fine, medium, or coarse), it provides structural integrity, a crunchy texture, and a sweet, earthy flavor to baked goods like cornbread, or serves as a crispy breading for fried fish. **Selection & Storage:** Stone-ground cornmeal retains the germ and spoils faster than degerminated cornmeal. Keep stone-ground varieties in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.