Going Gluten-Free? Make Your Own All-Purpose Flour Mix

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
updated May 2, 2019
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If you’re taking the plunge into gluten-free eating this year, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed right about now. With so much information and so many products out there, where do you even start? This straightforward guide to gluten-free flours and explanation for making your very own signature flour mix from Shauna Ahern of Gluten-Free Girl and The Chef is just what you need to get going.

Shauna gives the recipe for her personal favorite gluten-free flour, a blend of sorghum flour, millet flour, sweet rice flour, and potato starch, but what I really love about this post is her explanation for how the flours work together.

She talks about how regular wheat flour is really a blend of protein and starches, so using a mix of high-protein wholegrain flours and starchier flours will give you the best results. Shauna also goes into how you might substitute other flours based on your preferences and dietary needs, including a breakdown of all the flours available to people following a gluten-free diet.

Take a Look! How to Make a Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Mix from Gluten-Free Girl and The Chef

Do you have a favorite gluten-free flour blend that you use?