How to Make Gluten-Free Self-Rising Flour

Do you have a favorite family recipe that you can't make gluten-free because it calls for self-rising flour? No problem! While there is no commercially available gluten-free self-rising flour blend, I can teach you to make your own in just a couple of minutes using my DIY gluten-free flour blend your favorite 1:1 plain flour.  

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We all have recipes we miss making before we adopt a gluten-free diet. And recipes like cookies, cakes, and muffins that often use self-rising flour are some of the easiest to convert to gluten-free.

However, I am unaware of any gluten-free flour brands commercially available in the US. But don't worry you can make a big batch and store it for future use. 

💭 What is Self-Rising Flour?

Self-rising flour is a product that is considered an all-in-one baking flour. Meaning it already has the leavening agent, baking powder, and salt added.

It is a shortcut for easy baking recipes like quick breads, muffins, and biscuits. Self-rising flour should never be used in yeast recipes, like my gluten-free crescent rolls.

🧾Ingredient Notes

This recipe uses any gluten-free plain flour blend plus baking powder and kosher salt. Always use kosher salt in baking. All gluten-free baking recipes require a binder like xanthan gum or psyllium husk.

In quick bakes, xanthan gum is the most common. Some flour blends contain, others do not. If your favorite blend of flour doesn't contain either guar gum or xanthan gum you will need to add it.

Xanthan gum is what I suggest. It can be found in large grocery stores or you can buy it online.

All of the above flours contain a combination of white rice flour and brown rice flour and starches like cornstarch, potato starch, and tapioca starch.

After the basic gluten-free flours many of these contain specialty flours like amaranth flour or sorghum flour.

Some also contain pea protein and coconut flour so double-check the labels if you have any sensitivities or allergies to any of these items.

⏲️How to Make Gluten-Free Self-Rising Flour

Well, this is going to be hard. Just kidding. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and then use according to your recipe instructions.

I use a whisk but you do need to make sure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.

Serious bakers will often use a food processor to ensure the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

🌡️Storing Your Gluten-Free Flour Blend

When making a large batch of gluten-free self-rising flour, you want to store it as you would any flour. Place in an airtight container, label, date it and store in a cool dark place.

I also like to put the expiration date of the baking powder on the label. Baking powder loses efficacy over time, so use it within one year of making your batch AND before the expiration date on the package.

Give your self-rising flour blend a good mix before using it.

Easy Gluten-Free Baking Basics

💬Frequently Asked Questions

If my recipe calls for baking soda do I add it with self-rising flour?

Yes, if a recipe calls for baking soda you do need to add it. Some recipes call for 2 rising agents and the baking powder in the self-rising flour will not be enough.

Should you weigh or use a measuring cup for gluten-free flour?

Gluten-free flour blends can be dramatically different in weight. Therefore, it is recommended that you scoop your flour into a measuring cup and level it.

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