As recipe developer Carolyn Ketchum notes, "coconut flour is very different from regular wheat flour, but also different from nut-based flours and other gluten-free flours." For example ...

However, it has a slight coconut flavor and sweetness. It works well in muffins, pancakes and cookies, but absorbs a lot of liquid, so it’s not a 1:1 swap for wheat flour. Your best bet is to ...