Best Brown Rice Flour Substitutes for Pancakes & Waffles
Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology
Can I make pancakes or waffles without brown rice flour?
Yes. Start with White Rice Flour at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of brown rice flour is treated as 152 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
How do I substitute brown rice flour in pancake and waffle batter?
Use White Rice Flour at 1:1 — Smoother but less flavour. No bran nuttiness. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.