How To Make A Rice Flour Alternative
Next time you are making a recipe and run out of rice flour, skip the grocery store run and make this Rice Flour Alternative at home. Rice flour is a staple in gluten-free baking, and with this recipe, you can have a great substitute for store-bought rice flour without leaving your house.
With this recipe, you can make homemade rice flour with just one pantry staple and a few minutes of your time. You will be glad you learned how to make this popular ingredient right in your kitchen.
If you are like me and love to make pantry staples like this at home, you may also enjoy this Homemade Appspice Alternative, Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk, or this Homemade Bisquick Biscuit Recipe. So, no matter which of these recipes you decide to make next, you will love being able to avoid an extra trip to the grocery store.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s Cost-Effective: Store-bought rice flour can be quite expensive, especially if you use it often in your baking. Making your own at home will save you money.
- Easy to Make: With just one ingredient and a few minutes of your time, you can have homemade rice flour ready to use in your recipes.
- No Special Equipment: Also, there is no need for fancy equipment or techniques.
- Healthier Option: By making your rice flour, you know exactly what goes into it – no added preservatives or chemicals.
What is Rice Flour Used For
Rice flour is typically used in gluten-free baking, as it is naturally gluten-free. It can also be used as a thickening agent for sauces and gravies. Rice flour is also used at times in Asian or Japanese cooking.
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Ingredient Notes:
- Long Grain White Rice
Substitutions and Additions
- Brown Rice: For a healthier option, you can use brown rice instead of white rice. Just keep in mind that the flour may have a slightly different texture.
- Adding Flavors: You can also add flavors to your homemade rice flour by mixing in spices like cinnamon or herbs like rosemary before grinding. This will give your recipes an extra depth of flavor.
- Medium Grain Rice: Medium-grain rice can also be used to make rice flour, but it may result in a slightly heavier texture compared to using long-grain white rice.
How to Make Homemade Rice Flour (step-by-step directions)
Step 1: Place the rice in your grinder and grinder for 15 seconds or until you get a fine powder.
Step 2: Sift the flour into a bowl and then move to an airtight container for storage.
Recipe Tips
- Use Batches: Most spice grinders can not handle 2 cups at one time, so you will need to do this in batches depending on the size of your spice grinder.
- Freezing: I don’t recommend freezing this flour, as it can affect the quality.
- Rinsing: I do not rinse my rice before making rice flour. If you do rinse yours, you will need to make sure that it is fully dry before you start.
- Soaking: There is no need to soak the rice to soften it. The spice grinder will do the work.
- Grinding: You will get as fine of flour if you use a blender or a food processor. A spice grinder works best.
Storing Tips
- Storage: Store this rice flour alternative in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place. It will stay fresh for several months.
- Storage Container: Choose a container that is the correct size for your flour. Pick one that will hold 2 cups of flour with room for shaking. I use a glass or ceramic canister or mason jar.
Serving Suggestions
Do you love baked goods as much as I do? You can use this homemade gluten-free alternative in delicious baked goods recipes like these Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Rice Krispies Cookies with Chocolate Chips. There are so many other great recipes with which to use this gluten-free option, and these are just a couple of my favorites.
Recipe FAQs
Rice flour is made from finely ground rice grains. It can be made from different types of rice, such as white or brown rice. The type of rice used will affect the texture and taste of the flour.
Rice flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour in some recipes, but it’s important to keep in mind that rice flour has a different texture and may affect the final outcome.
Yes, you can make bread dough with this rice flour alternative. However, it may require a different baking technique and additional ingredients to achieve the desired texture and rise.
To get a fine rice flour, you can use a high-quality spice grinder.
Yes, rice flour is naturally gluten-free as it is made from ground rice grains. It is a great alternative for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
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Rice Flour Alternative
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups (370 g) Long Grain White Rice
Instructions
- Place the rice in your grinder and grind for about 15 seconds or until a fine powder.2 Cups Long Grain White Rice
- Sift the flour if desired to get rid of any clumps.
- Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dry area for up to 5 months.
Notes
- Most spice grinders can not handle 2 cups at one time, so you will need to do this in batches depending on the size of your spice grinder.
- I don’t recommend freezing this flour, as it can affect the quality.
- I do not rinse my rice before making rice flour. If you do rinse yours, you will need to make sure that it is fully dry before you start.
- There is no need to soak the rice to soften it. The spice grinder will do the work.
- You will get as fine of flour if you use a blender or a food processor. A spice grinder really works best.
Nutrition Information
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