how many grams in a teaspoon of cornmeal?

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• How much cornmeal do I add to pancake or waffle batter for crunch?
  One to two teaspoons (2.88-5.76 g) per cup of flour gives the edges a subtle crackle without turning the batter gritty. It's a standard trick for cornmeal pancakes that lean savory or pair with maple-cured bacon. Whisk it in with the dry ingredients so it hydrates evenly; adding it last leaves dry pockets that bloom on the griddle.
• Is a teaspoon of cornmeal enough to dredge a fillet of fish?
  No — a teaspoon is too little to coat anything bigger than a single shrimp or scallop. For a six-ounce catfish or tilapia fillet you want 2-3 tablespoons of cornmeal in a shallow plate. Reserve teaspoon doses for spice-blend tweaks: a teaspoon of fine cornmeal mixed into a dry rub helps it cling to chicken thighs without going pasty.
• Can I sprinkle cornmeal on top of muffins or biscuits as a finish?
  A teaspoon (2.88 g) divided across a tray of 12 muffins or 8 biscuits gives a faint, toasty cap once baked. It works especially well on cheddar biscuits or savory corn muffins where you want the top to look like the crumb. Press it lightly into the dough so it doesn't blow off in the oven, and skip the egg wash — the cornmeal needs a slightly tacky surface to stick.

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