These days, finding gluten-free recipes is a lot easier than it used to be. But there’s still a need for substitute gluten-free flours, to make it a quick job to adapt recipes. I’ve been experimenting with rice flour recently and have found some superb gluten-free Rice Flour Recipes to add to your repertoire. Here are 16 of my favorites.
Types of Rice Flour
Rice flour can be white or brown, depending on whether the bran and germ is removed before milling. White or brown, you will usually want to get finely milled rice flour to avoid baked products being gritty in texture. Finely ground rice flour will often have soaked the grains of rice in water first, in order to get a finer texture.
Additionally, glutinous rice can also be ground, and is especially good in some recipes. It’s also knon as sweet rice flour or Mochiko rice flour. Different rice flours are better for different recipes, depending on what you want to achieve. Let’s find out more.
1. Babingka Muffins
A gorgeous Filipino recipe, made with cheese, coconut, and sweet Mochiko rice flour. Sounds weird? It did to me, as well, but these muffins are gorgeous. Bonus points if you can find banana leaves to line the pan instead of parchment paper.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
2. Gluten Free Scone
Hands down the best gluten-free scone recipe I’ve ever found. A combination of white rice flour and tapioca laminated with cream and butter. Not dry or crumbly, just flaky and buttery. Really, really good.
Recipe by: George Eats
3. Rice Flour Chocolate Cake
Recipe writer Nicolina describes this as “the best gluten-free chocolate cake” and I think she’s right! Rice flour is mixed with buckwheat and almond flours for an gorgeously rich and tender chocolate cake. She says it makes good cupcakes as well!
Recipe by: Cucina Nicolina
4. Gluten Free Crumble
Rice flour is used to great effect here in this apple crumble recipe. Make sure to check that your oats are gluten free as well – although oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed in the same factories as wheat, leading to cross contamination.
Recipe by: Riverford Organic Farmers
5. Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits
My gosh, these are good! Classic buttermilk biscuits with no wheat – just a rice flour blend and xanthan gum to act as a binder. Flaky and tender, with a great flavor from the tangy buttermilk.
Recipe by: What the Fork Food Blog
6. Chocolate Babka
Brown rice flour is a suggested variation for this gluten-free babka, a truly indulgent treat. Soft, enriched dough in layers with the gooey chocolate… I’m just in heaven. It’s so good.
Recipe by: The Loopy Whisk
7. Gluten-Free Pastry
Sweet rice flour crops up again in this recipe for a versatile short crust pastry. Using all butter, it’s incredibly flavorful and doesn’t even need xanthan gum to hold it together. A great trick to have up your sleeve.
Recipe by: From the Larder
8. Pumpkin Bread
Sweet and moist, gluten-free, dairy-free and added sugar-free. Plenty of warming spices for fall, plus the fiber from the pumpkin. Sounds too good to be true, right? But it’s real, it’s tasty, AND it’s whole grain. Definitely worth checking out.
Recipe by: Making Thyme for Health
9. Rice Flour Pancakes
These fluffy Japanese pancakes are a dream. The rice flour makes the batter super-light, meaning it cooks quickly as well. They’re a really nice alternative to traditional pancakes.
Recipe by: Chef JA Cooks
10. Dosas
Dosas are traditional Southern Indian crepes, made with fermented rice and gram batter. You can soak whole rice grains before blending smooth, or use rice flour from the beginning. Although the fermentation takes a couple of days, the pancakes themselves are very quick.
Recipe by: Veg Recipes of India
11. Shortbread
Shortbread should be crisp, with a buttery texture that melts in your mouth. This gluten-free recipe delivers on every count, with a blend of almond flour and sweet rice flour for the perfect crunch.
Recipe by: Snixy Kitchen
12. Gluten-Free Blondies
This indulgent recipe for blondies uses both white and brown rice flour along with tapioca for a gluten-free treat. Even better, you don’t need any special kit like a stand mixer to make them – just a mixing bowl and a whisk.
Recipe by: Science and Crumbs
13. Rice Flour Blueberry Muffins
A classic American recipe, adapted for a gluten-free diet. The rice flour makes them very light and fluffy, with an irresistible texture. Make sure to check that your baking powder is gluten free as well.
Recipe by: Cooking on the Side
14. Cheung Fun
Unlike many of the other recipes on this list, this one is with rice flour by design, rather than using it as a substitute for wheat. This classic Chinese rice noodle roll is simple and delicious. You can just serve it with a simple sauce.
Recipe by: Oh My Food Recipes
15. Bánh Khọt
Gorgeous little Vietnamese rice flour pancakes. You’ll need a special pan to make them, but a mini muffin pan will do in a pinch. With crispy edges and a herbed shrimp filling, they are completely addictive.
Recipe by: Savory Sweet Spoon
16. Sweet Rice Bulgogi
Korean beef bulgogi rolls are so crisp and delicious. But did you know that they get their delectable crunchy crust from dredging the beef through sweet rice flour before cooking it? Neither did I, until recently. Definitely give this one a try if you love Korean food.
Recipe by: Kimchi Mari
Conclusion
Whether you need to eat gluten-free food or are just looking to experiment with some new ingredients, give a few of these rice flour recipes a try. As a substitute for wheat, or in a classic Asian recipe, rice flour can be a great addition to many dishes both sweet and savory. Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite, or if you have any other great rice flour recipes I should try out.
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