Can potato flakes be whizzed up to substitute for potato flour?

Question

I have a focaccia recipe that calls for some potato flour.  I have potato flakes. I have oat flour, semolina, whole wheat pastry flour, buckwheat flour &amp;amp; a/p.  Is my best bet processing the flakes into 'flour' or using something else.  According to the recipe the purpose is to soften the crumb.

Aaron &amp;. · Answer

Sure you can. I am a potato flakes manufacturer and know well about potato flakes and flour.
Check my blog article: https://www.potatoesflakes.com/potato-flakes-vs-potato-flour-what-are-the-differences-and-uses/

pierino · Answer

Leave it out. There's plenty going on already. And honestly, I've never seen a foccaccia recipe that's called for potato flour, at least not an Italian one.

Sam1148 · Answer

You will have to cut back on the amount called for, by about 1/3 or more less flakes than potato flour..and pay attention to the moisture when you mix. But yes.

Can potato flakes be whizzed up to substitute for potato flour?

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