noun
lump of unmixed flour
Refers to small lumps of flour that remain unmixed when making batter or dough. Often used in cooking contexts.
ホットケーキの生地にまま粉が残らないように、よく混ぜてください。
Mix the pancake batter well so that no lumps of flour remain.
だま is a more general term for lumps in liquids or powders, while まま粉 specifically refers to lumps of flour in batter or dough.
The origin is uncertain. The word may be related to まま (occasionally, as is) and 粉 (flour), but the exact derivation is unclear.