How to Make Homemade Rice Flour for Baking and Cooking
Skip the store-bought versions and make your own rice flour at home. This simple DIY pantry staple is quick, affordable, and easy to make. By making homemade rice flour, you save money on ingredients and get full control over what goes into your food. This post contains affiliate links.
With just one ingredient and a few minutes of effort, you’ll have a fresh, versatile flour ready to use in cooking, baking, or gluten-free recipes. If you want to start making more of your own ingredients, this is an easy recipe to start with!
Add Rice Flour to Your Homemade Pantry Staples
Making my own ingredients vs purchasing them at the store felt very “Little House on the Prairie” to me at first, but now I’m hooked. There’s something so satisfying about creating ingredients at home that are often purchased ready-made.
Making rice flour has to be one of the easiest. Like the homemade pancake mix, it allows for more control over what goes into our food. With the prices of things these days, plus so many weird additives, I’m trying to stock our cabinets with a lot more homemade pantry staples.
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Directions
Step 1 – Grind the Rice
Place rice in the grinder. Grind for about 15 seconds, or until it becomes fine like flour. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your grinder.
Step 2 – Sift the Flour
This step is optional but ensures any rice chunks are removed. Sift through a fine sieve for the smoothest flour.
Step 3 – Store Properly
Transfer the flour to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry area for up to 5 months.
Rice Flour as a Substitute for All-Purpose Flour
Use rice flour 1:1 for all-purpose flour. Add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup when binding is crucial, like in baked goods. For recipes not relying on gluten for structure, you might skip it. Adjust moisture by adding a bit more liquid or oil if needed.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- If you don’t have a spice grinder, you can try a high-powered blender. Work in small amounts and check the texture often.
- If you choose to rinse the rice, make sure it’s fully dry before grinding.
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you’ll need for this recipe.
Storage
Transfer the rice flour to an airtight container and place it in a cool, dry spot like a pantry. Avoid areas with moisture or direct sunlight. The flour can last up to 5 months if stored properly. Do not freeze it, as freezing can change its texture and quality.
Tips & Tricks
- Avoid Freezing: Keep it out of the freezer to maintain quality.
- Dry Well: If rinsing, thoroughly dry rice before grinding.
- No Soaking Needed: The grinder handles dry rice with ease.
Recipe Notes & FAQ
Can I use other types of rice?
Yes, medium grain rice works well. Brown rice is an option too, though the texture might be slightly different.
Do I need special equipment?
A spice grinder is essential since most food processors don’t grind rice fine enough for flour.
Do I need to wash the rice before grinding?
It’s not necessary to wash the rice if you’re using it for baking, as baking temperatures make it safe. If you choose to wash the rice, it must be completely dry before grinding.
Can I use a blender or food processor to make rice flour?
Most standard blenders and food processors don’t grind fine enough for good-quality rice flour. A spice grinder is best.
Homemade Rice Flour Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cup Long Grain White Rice
Instructions
- Place rice in a spice grinder and grind for about 15 seconds or until fine, resembling flour. Work in small batches if the full 2 cups do not fit at once.
- If desired, sift the flour to remove any remaining chunks of rice. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 5 months.
Notes
- Don’t freeze; it may affect quality.
- No need to rinse if baking; dry fully if rinsed.
- Use a spice grinder; food processors may not grind fine enough.
- No need to soak; spice grinders work with raw rice.
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