Flour Substitutes
Gluten-free, low-carb, and specialty flour alternatives for every type of baking. Learn which flour swap works best for your recipe.
41 ingredients · 179 tested substitutes
Flour substitutes vary dramatically depending on whether you need structure, thickening, or coating. Gluten-free bakers often need a blend of alternatives to match wheat flour's elasticity, while thickening swaps like cornstarch and arrowroot are usually straightforward 1:1 trades. Browse the full list below to find the right flour alternative for your specific recipe.
Most Popular in This Category
All-Purpose Flour
Top pick: Whole Wheat Flour
Cornstarch
Top pick: Arrowroot Powder
Almond Flour
Top pick: Sunflower Seed Flour
Coconut Flour
Top pick: Almond Flour
Bread Flour
Top pick: All-Purpose Flour
Cake Flour
Top pick: All-Purpose Flour + Cornstarch
All Flour Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
Self-Rising Flour
Bread Flour
Cake Flour
Almond Flour
Coconut Flour
Cornmeal
Cornstarch
Arrowroot
Tapioca Starch
Maida (Refined Flour)
Atta (Whole Wheat Flour)
Besan (Chickpea Flour)
Semolina (Sooji/Rava)
Brandy
Buckwheat Flour
Cassava Flour
Flaxseed Meal
Flour Tortillas
Glutinous Rice Flour
Jagermeister
Jowar Flour (Sorghum)
Kuzu Starch
Makki Ki Roti Flour
Matzo Meal
Oat Bran
Oat Flour
Pastry Flour
Psyllium Husk
Ragi Flour (Finger Millet)
Rice Flour
Rye Flour
Sattu Flour
Sev (Gram Flour Noodles)
Spelt Flour
Taro Starch
Teff Flour
Water Chestnut Flour
Wheat Bran
Wheat Germ
White Flour
Recipe-Specific Guides
Need a substitute for a specific recipe? These guides give tailored advice for common dishes.
All-Purpose Flour in Cookies
Best: Gluten-Free 1:1 Blend
All-Purpose Flour in Bread
Best: Bread Flour
All-Purpose Flour in Cake
Best: Cake Flour
All-Purpose Flour in Pancakes
Best: Oat Flour
All-Purpose Flour in Pizza Dough
Best: Bread Flour
All-Purpose Flour in Muffins
Best: Oat Flour
Cornstarch in Stir Fry
Best: Arrowroot Powder
Cornstarch in Pie Filling
Best: Tapioca Starch
Cornstarch in Pudding
Best: Arrowroot Powder
Cornstarch in Fried Chicken Coating
Best: Potato Starch
Cornstarch in Cookies
Best: Arrowroot Powder
Cornstarch in Gravy
Best: All-Purpose Flour
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common flour substitutes?
The most commonly substituted flour ingredients include All-Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Almond Flour, Coconut Flour. Each has multiple alternatives with exact ratios for different recipes.
Are there vegan flour alternatives?
Yes, most flour ingredients have vegan alternatives. Check each ingredient page for options marked with the vegan badge.
How many flour substitutes are available?
We have 179 tested substitutes across 41 flour ingredients, each with exact ratios and recipe-specific advice.