Gluten-Free Flour Blend Ratio

Standard GF blend: 70% rice flour + 20% starch + 10% binder (xanthan gum).

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How to use this calculator

  • Enter total flour wanted.
  • Pick recipe type.

About this calculator

Gluten-free flour blends mimic AP wheat flour function. Standard "GF AP" ratio: 70% rice flour (structure), 20% starch (potato or tapioca, lightness), 10% sorghum or millet (flavor + protein). Add xanthan gum (~½ tsp per 100g flour for cookies/cake; 1 tsp per 100g for bread) for gluten-like elasticity. Pre-made blends (Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1, King Arthur GF AP) save mixing time.

Frequently asked

Why 3 components?+
No single GF flour mimics wheat. Rice provides structure, starch lightens, sorghum adds protein/flavor.
Xanthan replacement?+
Psyllium husk powder (1.5×) for bread. Guar gum (1:1). Flax meal (1.5×) — adds nuttiness.
Pre-made blends?+
Yes — Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 has xanthan included. Easier to use; pricier than DIY.
Almond flour swap?+
Different beast — high fat, no starch. Use almond-flour-specific recipes, not as drop-in blend.
Coconut flour swap?+
Highly absorbent — ¼ cup coconut + 1 egg replaces 1 cup AP flour. Specialized recipes only.

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