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Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Substitute Recipe

Tired of bland gluten-free baking? Revolutionize your gluten-free cooking with this incredibly versatile and inexpensive all-purpose flour blend! Perfect for cookies, brownies, and more, this recipe uses readily available ingredients (many found affordably in Asian markets) to create a nutritious and delicious flour substitute. While great northern bean flour is recommended for the best flavor and cost, you can easily substitute with garbanzo or fava bean flour (available in most health food stores). Discover the secret to achieving light and fluffy gluten-free baked goods without compromising taste or texture! Learn how to easily make your own bean flour using a simple method. This recipe provides options for xanthan gum to improve texture and rise in cakes and breads.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 193.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Substitute

  • 1 cup great northern bean flour (or 1 cup garbanzo/fava bean flour)
  • Cornstarch
  • Asian Rice Flour
  • Sweet Rice Flour
  • Tapioca Flour

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How to Make Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Substitute

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup great northern bean flour (or 1 cup garbanzo/fava bean flour), 1/2 cup brown rice flour, 1/2 cup tapioca starch (or cornstarch), 1/4 cup potato starch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. If using for cakes, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum. If using for bread, add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum. (Optional: Add 1/2 cup oat flour for improved texture; use caution if celiac.)
  3. Thoroughly sift the mixture to remove any lumps.
  4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

14g

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