Best Rice Flour (white) Substitutes for Muffins & Quick Breads

Use forgiving substitutions that still maintain moisture and lift in quick batters. Quick breads tolerate swaps better, but leavening and hydration still need balance to avoid gummy centers.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make muffins or quick bread without rice flour (white)?

Yes. Start with Gluten-Free Flour Blend at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Gluten-Free Flour Blend

Use 1:1

Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble.

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How much does 1 cup of rice flour (white) weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of rice flour (white) is treated as 158 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Common Questions for Muffins & Quick Breads

Best rice flour (white) substitute for muffins?

Gluten-Free Flour Blend, used at 1:1. Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble.

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