Is it cheaper to make your own gluten free flour blend?

In general, making your own flour blend is much cheaper, because you can often buy the ingredients in bulk. Plus, you can easily control the ratios of what’s included so you always get great results!

Why do gluten free bakers use flour blends?

Gluten-free flours range pretty drastically in taste, texture, and density, and no single flour works well to replace wheat flour on its own. Therefore, to mimic the effect, it’s best to blend whole grains and starch.

Can I use almond flour instead of gluten free flour?

No, almond flour on its own is not effective in replacing gluten free flour blends in most recipes.

Can I use these gluten free flour blend recipes instead of all-purpose flour?

Gluten free flour blends (like this gluten free flour recipe) can almost always be substituted evenly with all-purpose flour.

Gluten Free Flour Blend Recipe

Description

Skip the store-bought options, and make your own gluten free flour blend recipe at home with and without xanthan gum at home instead!

Ingredients

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All Purpose Flour Blend

1 cup (145 grams) white rice flour
1/2 cup (60 grams) tapioca starch
1/2 cup (70 grams) potato starch
1/2 cup (60 grams) sorghum flour

1-1 Baking Blend

1 cup (145 grams) white rice flour
1/2 cup (60 grams) tapioca starch
1/2 cup (70 grams) potato starch
1/2 cup (60 grams) sorghum flour
2 teaspoons (5.5 grams) xanthan gum

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Instructions

Using a kitchen scale (see notes), add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
Transfer to an airtight container like a mason jar or ziplock bag. Store the flour blend at room temperature in a cool dry place for up to 3 months. Whisk or mix the flour again before using to remove any clumping.

Notes

Prep Tips – To get the most accurate measurements, use a kitchen scale or if you are using measuring cups, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it. Don’t scoop the measuring cup into the flour.

Storage Tips – Storing the flour blend in the fridge or freezer will maintain freshness for up to 6 months.

Baking Tips – When adding this flour to recipes, use a scale to measure the flours and spoon the flour into the measuring cup, then level it.

Difference Between All Purpose and 1:1 Flour Blends – Xanthan gum is added to 1:1 flour blends to provide structure and elasticity that gluten free baked goods lack. It also helps baked goods hold their shape after baked. A little xanthan gum goes a long way.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: baking
Method: no bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 131
Sugar: 0.2 g
Sodium: 0.2 mg
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 29.6 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg