Homemade Gluten-Free Flour Blend for Baking

This gluten-free flour blend is a versatile pantry staple that makes baking simple and reliable. Use it for cookies, cakes, quick breads, pancakes, and other baked treats where you want the texture and structure of a traditional all-purpose flour without gluten. The blend below yields about 11 cups of flour, enough for multiple recipes, and stores well when kept airtight and cool.

Ingredients Needed

The following ingredients create a balanced gluten-free flour blend suitable for most baking projects. Measure ingredients by volume as listed, or weigh them for greater consistency if you prefer.

• 3 cups white rice flour (about one 24 oz. bag)
• 3 cups brown rice flour (about one 24 oz. bag)
• 2 ¾ cups sorghum flour (about one 22 oz. bag)
• 2 ½ cups tapioca starch (also called tapioca flour; about one 20 oz. bag)
• 2 ½ tablespoons xanthan gum

How to make it

To combine the flours thoroughly and evenly, a stand mixer with the paddle or whisk attachment works best. If you don’t have a stand mixer, a large bowl and a whisk or a food processor will also do the job—just be sure the mixture is well blended with no visible pockets of a single flour.

1. Pour the white rice flour, brown rice flour, sorghum flour, and tapioca starch into the mixing bowl. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the top.
2. Mix on the lowest speed for 4–5 minutes, or whisk vigorously by hand for the same time, until the ingredients are uniformly combined and the xanthan gum is fully dispersed.

How to store

Transfer the finished blend to an airtight container and label it with the date. Store in the refrigerator or in a cool, dark pantry for best freshness. Properly sealed, the blend will keep for several months; refrigeration can extend its shelf life, particularly in warm or humid climates.

This recipe yields approximately 11 cups (about 2.6 liters) of gluten-free flour blend, depending on how tightly the flours are packed. Use it cup-for-cup in many baked goods that call for a gluten-free all-purpose mix, or adapt as needed for specific recipes.

Gluten-Free dessert recipes

• Gluten-free banana pudding
• Gluten-free Nilla-style wafers
• Gluten-free strawberry icebox cake

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