The BEST simple gluten free flour recipe

This is the easiest, most reliable gluten-free flour blend I’ve found. It works cup-for-cup in many recipes, tastes great (no bitter bean flours here), and uses only four ingredients. Making your own blend saves a lot compared to buying premade mixes.

When you think of gluten-free baking, does the word simple come to mind?

If not, this recipe will change that.

I’ve been frustrated with complicated gluten-free mixes before, but this blend makes baking straightforward and dependable.

Seriously — this gluten-free flour blend is simple and effective.

Gluten free baking has become simple.

If you feel overwhelmed by specialty mixes and long ingredient lists, set them aside. This is the all-purpose gluten-free flour recipe you’ll reach for over and over.

Three reasons this is a great blend:

• It’s simple to make and use.
• It’s far cheaper than most premade blends.
• It uses only four common ingredients.

Combine the ingredients in a large container, shake or whisk to blend, and store. One batch makes about nine cups, which lasts my family of six a couple of weeks, depending on how much baking I do.

Cup for cup gluten free flour

This blend can replace all-purpose or whole wheat flour cup-for-cup in many everyday recipes with excellent results, including:

• Cookies
• Cakes
• Cupcakes
• Pancakes
• Muffins
• Scones
• Biscuits
• Gravy

DO NOT use it cup for cup in these recipes

This blend is not a direct substitute for recipes that rely on gluten’s structure. Avoid using it cup-for-cup in:

• Yeast breads
• Pastries
• Doughnuts
• Pizza dough

That said, you can still make yeast breads — you’ll just need recipes developed specifically for gluten-free bread, which use different techniques and often additional binders or eggs.

Where to buy the ingredients you need

Buying flours and starches in bulk is the most cost-effective option. These ingredients are increasingly available at grocery stores and reputable online sellers. Brands I use consistently include reliable, well-reviewed sources.

A typical batch (the recipe below) yields about nine cups of blend and costs only a few dollars when ingredients are purchased in larger quantities. If you buy smaller packages, the cost will be higher but still reasonable compared with premade specialty blends.

Recommended brands and retailers vary by region, but look for unbleached brown rice flour, potato starch (unmodified), tapioca starch, and xanthan gum from trusted producers for consistent results.

Simple Gluten Free Flour Recipe

Simple Gluten Free Flour Recipe

Yield:
9 cups

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
5 minutes

A cheap, easy homemade gluten-free all-purpose flour that replaces wheat flour cup-for-cup in many recipes.

Ingredients

• 6 cups brown rice flour
• 2 cups potato starch
• 1 cup tapioca starch
• 1 tablespoon xanthan gum

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large container and shake well, or whisk together in a bowl and transfer to a sealed container.
2. Ensure the mixture is fully homogeneous so recipes measure consistently.
3. Store the blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Use within a few months for best freshness.

See? Simple. Gluten-free baking doesn’t need to be complicated.

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