Gluten Free Pastry Flour Mix (Dairy Free, Less Starch & More Whole Grains)
A gluten free pastry flour intended for tender, delicate baked goods. It has the ability to create a fluffier and a more delicate texture. This gluten free pastry flour mix is great for cakes, pie crusts, cupcakes, crepes, delicate cookies, muffins, and other non-yeast recipes. No dairy powders, no tapioca, no potato starch or xanthan gum here.
Servings 3 ⅓ cups
Calories 530.8kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (167g) brown rice flour also sweet brown rice flour works beautifully
- 1 cup (121g) sorghum flour choose a lighter color
- ⅔ cup (81g) cassava flour
- ⅔ cup (85g) arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Add the flours to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Store flour mix in an airtight container in a dark cold place.
Notes
- Blend yield & ratio: Recipe makes ~454 g (~3⅓ cups). Target: ~60–63% whole-grain : 37–40% starch for tender “pastry” results.
- Measure by weight: Follow the grams listed. If using cups, fluff → spoon → level to avoid packing.
- Grind matters: Use superfine flours. If gritty, sift 1–2× (especially sorghum, oat, buckwheat).
- Arrowroot vs tapioca: Tapioca can add chew. If subbing for arrowroot, use ~95% of the weight and expect slightly more elasticity.
- Cassava note: Cassava absorbs more; too much can make dough tight. Keep to the stated grams.
- Great for: cakes, cupcakes, muffins, crepes, tart shells, soft cookies, crackers.
Will puff pastry work with the original blend?
Classic full lamination is not going to give great results, it needs elasticity + cohesion, this mix is light and tender but has no “stretch” because there is no gluten and no gums. But rough-puff: yes, with this variant: 170 g sweet glutinous rice, 190 g superfine sorghum, 60 g cassava, 34 g arrowroot + 6 g psyllium powder (per 454 g flour). See post for more details.- Storage: Airtight jar, cool/dark 1–2 weeks. For longer, refrigerate or freeze; bring to room temp before using.
- Scaling formula: To scale, multiply each ingredient’s grams by your factor. Example: x1.5 batch → 167×1.5 = 251 g rice (or chosen swap), etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup and 2 tbsp | Calories: 530.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 117.4g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 8.8g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 1.7mg | Iron: 16.4mg
