For decades, King Arthur Baking Company has been a trusted name in American households, known for their unwavering commitment to quality. But for the gluten free community, they are nothing short of a revolution. Whether you have Celiac Disease, a gluten sensitivity, or are simply choosing to reduce gluten in your diet, King Arthur Baking offers an extensive array of award-winning gluten free flours and baking mixes that refuse to compromise on taste or texture.
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The Foundation: Choosing the Right Gluten-Free Flour
Navigating gluten free flours can be confusing, but King Arthur has simplified the science with distinct blends designed for specific baking needs. Understanding the difference between their blends is the key to baking success.
- Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour: This is your pantry staple for converting favorite family recipes. As the name suggests, it is designed to be a direct 1:1 substitute for traditional all-purpose wheat flour. Fortified with xanthan gum, it mimics the elasticity of gluten, making it perfect for non-yeasted baked goods like cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, and quick breads. There is no need for complex math or weird ingredients, just swap and bake. Learn more about Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour.
- Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour: Unlike the Measure for Measure blend, this flour does not contain xanthan gum. This makes it the ideal choice for bakers who prefer to control the structure of their doughs personally, particularly in yeast-based recipes or when a recipe calls for a specific amount of binders. It is a versatile multi-purpose blend of non-GMO rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch. Learn more about Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour.
- Gluten Free Bread Flour: For years, gluten-free bread was synonymous with dense, crumbly disappointments. King Arthur changed the game with this specialized blend. It includes gluten-free wheat starch (processed to remove gluten to safe trace levels) which provides the structure and chew that standard rice flours simply cannot replicate. It allows you to bake artisan boules, bagels, and rolls that actually bend without breaking. Learn more about Gluten Free Bread Flour.
- Gluten Free Pizza Flour: Craving a Neapolitan-style crust? This blend is specifically formulated to handle high heat and create that coveted crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture that is so often missing in gluten-free pizza. Learn more about Gluten Free Pizza Flour.
Baking Mixes: Homemade Taste in Minutes
Sometimes you need a guaranteed win without the measuring. King Arthur’s line of certified gluten-free mixes is rigorously tested to ensure they don’t just taste “good for gluten free”, they just taste good, period.
- Breakfast Favourites: Start your day with their Gluten Free Pancake Mix, light and fluffy enough to fool any gluten eater. For a bakery-style treat, the Gluten Free Scone Mix delivers tender, buttery goodness that pairs perfectly with jam and clotted cream.
- Decadent Desserts: The Gluten Free Fudge Brownie Mix is legendary in the GF community for its deep chocolate flavor and crackly top. If you are celebrating, the Gluten Free Yellow Cake and Chocolate Cake mixes provide a moist, sturdy crumb that holds up beautifully to frosting and stacking.
- Comfort Baking: From the moist Gluten Free Banana Bread & Muffin Mix to the seasonal Gluten Free Gingerbread, these mixes use simple, recognizable ingredients. Many are also easily adaptable to be dairy free, ensuring that multiple allergens can be accommodated with a single box.
Commitment to Safety and Quality
King Arthur Baking takes allergens seriously. Their gluten free products are Certified Gluten Free by the GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization), which requires testing to 10ppm (parts per million), stricter than the FDA’s 20ppm standard. This rigorous testing protocol ensures peace of mind for those with Celiac disease. Furthermore, their products are Non-GMO Project Verified, ensuring that you are baking with ingredients you can trust.
When you choose King Arthur Baking, you aren’t just buying flour; you are buying the expertise of hundreds of employee-owners who are obsessed with baking. Say goodbye to gritty textures and sad aftertastes, and welcome back the joy of baking.
Featured Gluten Free Products from King Arthur Baking
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Bûche de Noël Pan and Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix – Limited Time
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Gluten Free Doughnut Mix from King Arthur Baking
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Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix
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Gluten-Free Bread Flour from King Arthur Baking
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Gluten-Free Pizza Flour from King Arthur Baking Company
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King Arthur Dessert Cups
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King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour
Yes. King Arthur Baking’s gluten free products are Certified Gluten Free by the GFCO (Gluten Free Certification Organization). They test to a strict threshold of 10ppm (parts per million), which is lower than the FDA standard of 20ppm, making them safe for people with Celiac disease.
The main difference is xanthan gum. Measure for Measure flour contains xanthan gum, making it a 1:1 substitute for white flour in cookies, cakes, and muffins. Gluten Free All-Purpose flour does not contain xanthan gum, making it better for recipes where you want to control the binder amount or for yeast recipes.
It is not recommended. Measure for Measure is designed for non-yeasted applications (like cookies and cakes). For yeast breads, it is better to use King Arthur Gluten Free Bread Flour or their standard Gluten-Free All-Purpose flour with added xanthan gum and a recipe designed for it.
Most of the dry mixes themselves are dairy free, but you should always check the ingredient label on the specific box. However, the preparation instructions often call for butter or milk. You can easily substitute these with vegan butter, oil, or non-dairy milk to make the final baked good dairy-free.
Yes. The Gluten Free Bread Flour contains gluten free wheat starch. This starch has been processed to remove gluten to safe levels (verified by testing) to provide better texture. However, because it is derived from wheat, it is not suitable for those with a wheat allergy, even though it is safe for those with Celiac disease.
It is generally a good practice to whisk or sift gluten free flour to aerate it before measuring. King Arthur recommends the “spoon and level” method: spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife, rather than scooping directly from the bag, to avoid packing the flour and ending up with dry baked goods.
Gluten free batters and doughs are typically stickier and wetter than their wheat counterparts. They often lack the elasticity you might be used to. This is normal! Do not add extra flour to “dry it out,” or your final product will be hard and dense.
Yes, King Arthur Baking’s gluten free flours and mixes are Non-GMO Project Verified.
Store your gluten free flours in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For longer shelf life, specifically for whole grain gluten free flours or almond flour, storing them in the refrigerator or freezer helps prevent the oils from going rancid.
Yes! The King Arthur Gluten Free Fudge Brownie mix can be prepared as vegan. Instead of eggs and butter, you can use flax eggs (flaxseed meal + water) and a vegan butter substitute or oil. King Arthur often provides alternative baking instructions on their website.
Yes. The Gluten Free Pizza Flour is formulated with gluten free wheat starch to mimic the texture of traditional ’00’ pizza flour, allowing for a crust that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, unlike many rice-only flour blends.