rice flour substitute
in scones.

In Scones, Rice Flour creates a crumb that's tender but sturdy enough to hold mix-ins. The replacement must absorb butter without turning gummy or tough.

top substitutes

01

All-Purpose Flour

10.0best for scones
1 cup : 7/8 cup

Lighter and grittier; use 3/4 cup AP flour per cup rice flour, loses gluten-free benefit

02

Cornstarch

10.0best for scones
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Best as thickener sub only

03

Oat Flour

10.0best for scones
1 cup : 1 cup

Not GF; adds slight oat flavor

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04

Sorghum Flour

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral GF flour swap

05

Millet Flour

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild and light, gluten-free; good for flatbreads

06

Potato Flour

6.7
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Heavier; use less to avoid density

07

Coconut Flour

6.7
1/4 cup : 1 cup

Very absorbent, use 1/4 cup and add extra egg

08

Cassava Flour

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Grain-free, similar texture; slightly stickier dough

09

Cake Flour

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Fine soft flour for delicate bakes; lower protein yields tender crumb, reduce liquid slightly

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