Janelle Esker In our family, 6 people have Celiac Disease! It took me a long time to develop a money-saving and tasty gluten-free flour mix and I am so happy to be able to share it with you today.
And yes, it was me who has the genetic marker and passed it down to every one of them…
Over the past 19 years, I have tried my fair share of gluten-free flour mixes. This is a recipe I came up with based on the many gluten-free recipes out there. I use this mix for all my cooking needs. It is an amazingly versatile recipe!
So in the words of Maria from the Sound of Music, ” Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start” ( Any Sound of Music fans out there?)
Best Gluten-Free Flour Mix
Ingredients
28 cups brown rice flour
4 cups cassava flour
4 cups tapioca flour
4 cups potato starch flour
1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup xantham gum
* FYI One 24oz. bag of Bob’s Red Mill flour=4 cups
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine in a large container. ( I actually use a storage bin)
2. Mix well.
It is just that easy!
Now, go forth and substitute this gluten-free flour mix in all your favorite recipes!
YOUR TURN…
What problems do you experience with gluten-free cooking?
Blessings,
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janelle – where is the best place to get potato/tapioca/potato startch flour and xantham gum?
Hi Sally,
I go several places to get my flours. I get my organic brown rice from COSTCO. I have a grain grinder and I grind the rice into flour. I also use Bobs Red Mill Brand for the other type of flours. I get those on Amazon or at a local store called Marc’s. Sales at the grocery store are a great way to stock up too! Hope this helps and thank your for your comment!
Great recipe. Love that it is in “bulk” works so much better for a family of six plus all the extended friends and family. QUESTION: I’m vegan too. Do you have any suggestions for replacing the gelatin? Even without being vegan I’d be concerned with the source. Really appreciate the sharing. Sure helps those of us who don’t have the patience or nack for figuring out the right measures.
Hi Glynis, A great substitute for the gelatin is another starch like tapioca flour or cassava flour. Hope this will help!
Bobs red mill potato flour? The one that says use in sauces or soups?
Yes, that is the one. I hope you will enjoy this gluten free flour mix!
Do you have a good recipe for a less “whites” version? I love sourghum and brown rice, would that work 50/50? Going GF and baking can SO OFTEN turn into eating the equivalent of “white Wonder Bread.” The starches are whites and the way I like to eat is longest digesting as far as glycemic index. Thanks!
I use brown rice in this mix. You could also add some bean flour and yes…sorghum is great! Thanks for your question and for stopping by The Peaceful Haven!
If I am allergic to the potato starch/flour, what do you suggest I replace it with?
Rosemarie
Hi Rosemarie, I would substitute tapioca flour. Thanks for stopping by and I hope this helps!
By package of unflavored gelatin, do you mean the 32 envelopes your link takes us to?
Yes, Lisa, that is correct. Thanks for stopping by and asking a great question!
Wow….good recipe, just one quick question..I am wondering if there is a difference between Potato or Tapioca “Starch” and Potato or Tapioca “Flour”. The words seem to be used intermittently……just wondering if they are the same thing.
Thanks
Hi Lorna, You can use potato starch or tapioca starch interchangeably in this recipe! However from a nutritional standpoint, potato starch is better. Resistant starch is a kind of starch that is not digested in the small intestine, hence its name. Instead, your gut bacteria processes it, creating beneficial molecules that promote balanced blood sugar and healthy gut flora. Hope this help!
What do you have fyl one 24oz.bag of Bob’s Red mill flour =4 cups I have never used gluten-free flour and I am looking into this for all my baking. Do you add Bob’s Red mill flour to the above.
Hi Anita,
I use a variety of brands of flour but I do use Bob’s Red Mill rice flour. Hope this helps!
Great recipe, thanks!
You are so welcome!