By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 18
5 min
Erika's All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Mix
Recipe GLPR8881c4c0858a6d
A versatile all-purpose gluten-free flour blend that combines multiple gluten-free flours with xanthan gum as a binder. This homemade mix can be used as a direct replacement for all-purpose flour in most baking applications. The key to success is thorough mixing to ensure even distribution of the xanthan gum throughout the blend.
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Ingredients
2½ tablespoons Xanthan Gum
Directions
Pour the xanthan gum into a large bowl.
Whisk vigorously for 3-5 minutes until the xanthan gum is fully incorporated and evenly distributed. Do not rush this step, as thorough mixing is essential for proper results in baking applications.
Transfer the flour mix to an airtight container for storage. Glass jars with secure lids work well to keep the mixture fresh and prevent moisture from entering.
Comments
Xanthan gum is the bottleneck here—Harris Teeter and Kroger carry it, but Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, and ALDI do not stock it reliably, forcing a dedicated trip or an online order for most Charlotte shoppers. The 5-minute stated time is honest for combining dry ingredients, but the real cost driver is that you'll need to buy a small container (typically $8–12) that yields dozens of batches, so the per-serving cost is pennies once you account for the full box. This is not a recipe to follow once; it makes sense only if you bake gluten-free regularly enough to use up that xanthan gum. For a household that bakes gluten-free weekly, this pays for itself fast and becomes invisible. For occasional bakers, it's a cost and errand to weigh against premixed commercial blends at the same stores.
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