This quick and easy homemade gluten-free flour blend recipe without rice flour is an excellent option for gluten-free baking. All you need are a few simple ingredients. This flour is also gum-free!
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Many of my readers have asked me to create a DIY gluten free flour mix without rice flour. Rice is one of the main staples in a gluten-free diet, as a side dish, and as a leading flour used in gluten-free flour blends and gluten-free baked goods. Most commercially available gluten free flour blends and mixes contain brown rice and white rice flour in their mix.
The main issue with rice, especially brown rice, is that it contains arsenic and pesticides. Arsenic is naturally occurring in water and soil. Rice is grown in a very wet environment and absorbs the arsenic from the water. Brown rice has a higher concentration of arsenic than white rice, but both contain it. The arsenic levels can also vary by the region of the country where the rice was grown.
If you are gluten free because you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, it is important to monitor how much rice and rice flour you eat. Gluten Free Watchdog, a leading gluten-free product tester, has been monitoring arsenic in gluten free baked goods and flour blends. They are testing gluten free rice-based products for arsenic and reporting their results.
I will continue to test it in my recipes and keep the list at the bottom of this post updated. You may also love my popular DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend or this Gluten Free Flour Blend Without Sorghum Flour.
This blend is gum-free, as written. You can use the psyllium husk powder as a binder or add xanthan or guar gum.
Rice is a common allergen; some individuals may have sensitivities or allergies to it. By excluding rice flour from your blend, you create an option for those who need to avoid rice for dietary reasons. This blend allows you to make gluten free baked goods without the potential arsenic issues.
You may also enjoy this Gluten Free Whole Grain Flour Blend recipe. Gluten free baking has never been easier! If you love to bake, check out my popular gluten free dessert recipes!
Ingredients:
- Sorghum Flour
- Cassava Flour
- Potato Starch or Tapioca Starch
- Psyllium Husk Powder (If you plan to use an alternate binder such as xanthan or guar gum, omit the husk powder and add the amount of binder the recipe calls for.)
- Flaxseed Meal – Add only if you make the bread recipe.
Tips For Success:
- Mix your flour well so that the ingredients are evenly dispersed. I like to use a wire whisk to blend my ingredients.
- Some psyllium husk powder brands turn baked goods purple. I like Anthony’s brand, which doesn’t alter the color of your baked goods.
- There are three main binders in gluten free baking. Find out more about How Binders Work in Gluten Free Baking. You can use any in this recipe.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
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Add the sorghum flour, cassava flour, potato or tapioca starch, psyllium husk powder, and flaxseed meal to a large
I like to do two mixes to blend the ingredients to ensure they are well-blended. I use a wire whisk for the first mix and combine the ingredients until they look blended.
For the second mix, I pour the flour into a large zip-style baggie. Seal the bag and shake the mixture to blend the dry ingredients further.
How To Store Gluten Free Flour:
Store this flour in an airtight container in your refrigerator. I like to store in a large, quart-sized mason jar or large Ziplock bag. This flour will keep fresh for up to 3 months. You can also freeze this flour blend.
Note: It is important to warm the flour to room temperature before using it. If you use the flour cold, it will affect the moisture level of your baked goods.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I haven’t tested substituting the cassava flour for tapioca starch.
This is a fairly new flour blend, and I have not tested it with alternate flours or starches other than what I listed in the ingredients notes above.
Recipes This Flour Blend Works In:
- Gluten Free Bread Recipe Without Rice Flour – No changes are needed to the recipe.
- Gluten Free Toll House Cookies – No changes are needed to the recipe.
- Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes – You need to add 1/4 cup of additional dairy-free or regular milk. Omit the flaxseed meal.
- Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread – Omit the flaxseed meal.
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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Please include which flour blend you used. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
Gluten Free Flour Blend Without Rice Flour
Ingredients
- 1 cup sorghum flour
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 1 cup potato starch You can also use Arrowroot Starch.
- 1 ½ teaspoons psyllium husk Or 1 tsp xanthan gum.
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
Method
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use a wire whisk to blend. Mix well.
- Add the flour blend to an airtight container or zipper bag.
Nutrition
Notes
- This blend is great for bread and baked goods. There is a complete list of tested recipes in the blog post.
- Only add the ground flaxseed meal if you are making bread.
- Feel free to use arrowroot starch if you can’t use potato starch or other starch types.
- This flour blend without rice flour will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Store in an airtight container or zipper bag.
Private Notes
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I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
Have you discovered a substitute for cassava flour yet? I am concerned about heavy metals.
Hi Anne, I worry about the heavy metals too. I haven’t had much time to play with different flours yet. I had tried using a millet combined with tapioca and sorghum, but it didn’t turn out reliably…so it is back to the drawing board. I did save your info so I could reach out when I figure it out.