Homemade Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Substitute
Craft your own kitchen magic with this Homemade Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Substitute, a versatile and easy-to-make blend perfect for all your baking and cooking needs. Designed to mimic traditional wheat flour, this mix combines the neutral base of white rice flour, the nutty richness of brown rice flour, and the light, airy textures of potato starch and tapioca flour. Optional additions like xanthan gum bring structure to gluten-free doughs, while arrowroot powder adds extra fluffiness to delicate pastries and cakes. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this cost-effective, 1:1 flour replacement for muffins, breads, cookies, and more. Keep it stored in an airtight container, and say goodbye to store-bought blends—this DIY recipe is your ticket to gluten-free success!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Rice Flour
- 1 cup Brown Rice Flour
- 1 cup Potato Starch
- 1 cup Tapioca Flour (or Tapioca Starch)
- 1 tablespoon Xanthan Gum (optional, for structure in baked goods)
- 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder (optional, for added lightness)
Instructions
Start with a clean, dry mixing bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
Measure out 2 cups of white rice flour and pour it into the bowl.
Add 1 cup of brown rice flour to the bowl with the white rice flour.
Measure and add 1 cup of potato starch to the mixture.
Add 1 cup of tapioca flour (or tapioca starch) to the bowl.
If desired, include 1 tablespoon of xanthan gum for elasticity and structure in baked goods.
Optional: Add 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder for a lighter texture, especially in cakes and pastries.
Using a whisk or a large spoon, thoroughly combine all the ingredients to create a uniform flour blend. Make sure there are no clumps.
Transfer the gluten-free flour mixture to an airtight container or jar for storage. Label it clearly and store it in a cool, dry place.
Use this gluten-free all-purpose flour substitute in your favorite recipes, replacing regular flour at a 1:1 ratio for most applications.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 217 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 676.0 g | 246% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
