There was a time when gluten-free flour didn't even exist, and now there are so many options available that it can be hard to know which one to reach for when you're baking cakes, cookies, or bread.
Our R&D team has been developing gluten-free flours and mixes for over a decade, and by now, they've developed the perfect flour for every type of baking. As a result, we recently expanded our gluten-free flour line, adding two more very special options, for a total of four different gluten free flour. If you're ready to bake but wondering which gluten-free flour to use, here's your guide.
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Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
What is it: This gluten-free flour is intended for recipes, including dry recipes, that already call for “gluten-free flour” or “gluten-free flour mix” (or similar wording). There is no xanthan gum, which allows bakers to customize the gums used in their gluten-free recipe. A helpful tip: If the recipe calls for xanthan gum in its ingredient list, you should usually use gluten-free all-purpose flour. (For more on xanthan gum and its role in gluten-free baking, see our page guide to xanthan gum.)
Why it's great: Made from a blend of white rice flour, whole grain rice flour, tapioca starch and potato starch, this flour yields baked goods with no lumps or flavors.
How to bake with it: Use in any recipe that specifically calls for gluten-free flour. Don't substitute it in recipes that call for conventional wheat flour—for that, you'll want to use our flour measure (read more below).
Find the flour: Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
Recipe to make: Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins; Gluten Free Sourdough Sandwich Bread; Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies; Gluten Free Pie Crust
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Gluten-free dough for flour dough
What is it: This flour is an all-purpose flour, intended as a substitute for all-purpose flour in recipes (not dry) that you want to make gluten-free. Measure for Measure includes xanthan gum, so it can easily be substituted in conventional recipes without the need for any further adjustments.
Why it's great: Measure for Measure can be used in almost any recipe that doesn't call for yeast, and bonus, it's whole grains.
How to bake with it: Substitute this flour 1:1 in any recipe that calls for all-purpose flour to make it gluten-free. It is ideal for yeast-free recipes such as cookies, brownies and cakes. Don't use it in recipes that specifically call for gluten-free flour—that's a job for our gluten-free all-purpose flour (above).
Find the flour: Gluten-free dough for flour dough
Recipe to make: Quick and Easy Gluten Free Fudge Brownies; Simple gluten free chocolate cake; Gluten Free Vanilla Pound Cake; Classic Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
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Gluten-free bread flour
What is it: If you were afraid that going gluten-free meant you'd never eat a chewy bagel or tear into a pretty braided scarf again, our gluten-free bread flour has come to the rescue. Gluten-free baking with yeast can be more complicated than other recipes, due to the unique role that gluten plays in bread and other baked goods. But gluten-free bread flour (and '00' gluten-free pizza flour, below) is specially formulated for baking gluten-free bread. It contains gluten-free wheat starch, which helps mimic the flavor of conventional flour and acts as a thickener. While the starch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is gluten-free, it is not wheat-free, so if you have a wheat allergy, this flour is not for you. See more information on our product page.
Why it's great: The main ingredient in this flour, gluten-free wheat starch, results in dough that can be easily formed (and even braided, like challah).
How to bake with it: Use in any recipe that specifically calls for gluten-free bread flour or all-purpose flour substitute or bread in your favorite bread recipes — see our product page for the baker's advice.
Find the flour: Gluten-free bread flour
Recipe to make: Artisan gluten-free bread; Gluten Free Soft Cinnamon Rolls; Gluten-free challah; Chewy gluten-free bagels
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Gluten-free pizza flour '00'
What is it: This finely ground gluten-free flour is especially suitable for making pizzas, from Neapolitan-style varieties to thick and chewy pan varieties. Like gluten-free bread flour, it's made with gluten-free wheat starch, which gives the pizza crust (as well as focaccia and ciabatta) a chew and flavor similar to what you'd get if you used conventional '00' flour . (In short, it's awesome.) See product page for more information.
Why it's great: This flour gives a crust that it avoids any fleshiness, develops a fresh finish with some chew, and achieves a good oven spring for an open crumb. Additionally, the dough can easily be shaped like classic artisanal pizza styles.
How to bake with it: Use in any recipe that specifically calls for gluten-free pizza flour. We do not recommend substituting regular wheat flour in your favorite recipes.
Find the flour: Gluten-free pizza flour '00'
Recipe to make: Gluten Free Neapolitan Style Pizza Crust; Gluten free deep dish pizza; Gluten Free Ciabatta Rolls; Gluten Free Ciabatta Garden
For more gluten-free expertise, see our site Gluten Free Baking Guide.
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