Best Rice Flour (white) 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 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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How do I substitute rice flour (white) in pancake and waffle batter?

Use Gluten-Free Flour Blend at 1:1 — Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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