King Arthur GF All-Purpose Flour – School-Safe Baking Flour for Birthday Cakes and After-Snack Muffins
King Arthur GF All-Purpose Flour – School-Safe Baking Flour for Birthday Cakes and After-Snack Muffins
Couldn't load pickup availability
Why you'll love it
- No grittiness or aftertaste — a common pain point with inferior gluten-free flours
- Single-blend convenience eliminates the need to buy and mix multiple flours per recipe
- Trusted heritage brand founded in 1790 with rigorous recipe testing
- Triple certification (GFCO, Non-GMO Project, Kosher) builds trust for restricted-diets shoppers
- Made without xanthan gum for cleaner ingredient lists and better scratch-baking control
- 100% employee-owned B Corporation aligns with ethically-minded purchasing decisions
- Tastes like regular flour — no weird, gritty, or chalky aftertaste
- Can be used cup-for-cup in many recipes like biscotti
- Baked goods are indistinguishable from wheat-based versions — guests can't tell they're GF
- Baking disappears quickly / gets more compliments than other GF brands
- Cor nbread turns out great
- Popovers came out 'amazing' and 'perfect'
- Pumpkin pies and pecan pies turned out beautifully
- 16 years gluten-free customer calls it the best they've ever used
- Works well for frying chicken when combined with almond flour
- Consistency is almost like glutinous wheat flour when xanthan gum is added
- Can substitute baking powder for baking soda successfully
- Easy to use
- Light texture when combined with another good quality flour
- Consistent results across many recipes
- King Arthur brand trust extends to their GF line
Perfect for
- One-to-one substitution for wheat flour in cookies, cakes, muffins, and quick breads
- Baking gluten-free birthday and celebration cakes for sensitive eaters
- Making gluten-free bread, pancakes, and pancakes without mixing multiple starches
- Replacing individual rice, tapioca, and potato flours in scratch gluten-free recipes
- Making popovers from a homemade GF recipe
- Baking sugar cookies and molasses cookies for Christmas
- Baking baked GF pumpkin donuts
- Frying chicken (mixed with almond flour)
- Making biscotti cup-for-cup
- Making sugar-free mini pumpkin pies and pecan pies for Thanksgiving
- Making cornbread
- Making drop biscuits
- Making zucchini bread
- Making fancy pancakes (used as a benchmark test recipe)
- Thickening sauces using arrowroot instead of GF flour
- Using baking powder instead of baking soda in substitutions
- Filling Amazon Prime Pantry Box with bulk purchases (10 boxes at a time)
Product Information
King Arthur Gluten Free Flour is ideal for all gluten-free recipes, our carefully tested blend of white rice flour, whole grain brown rice flours, tapioca starch, and potato starch yields baked goods with no grittiness or aftertaste
Non-dairy and non-GMO, our flour (made without xanthan gum) is the choice of gluten-free scratch bakers everywhere. Our Gluten Free Flour is also fortified with iron calcium and vitamin B
King Arthur Gluten Free Flour is Non-GMO Project Verified; Certified Gluten-Free by The GFCO, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG); Certified Kosher
King Arthur Baking Company is a 100% Employee-Owned Company and a founding B Corporation
We are King Arthur Baking Company. Our name and logo reflect who we've always been and always will be: bakers who are committed to spreading the simple joy of baking
The #1 gluten-free all-purpose flour in the country. Ideal for all gluten-free recipes our carefully tested blend of white rice and whole-grain (brown) rice flours, tapioca starch, and potato starch yields baked goods with no grittiness or aftertaste. Non-dairy and non-GMO, our flour (without xanthan gum) is the choice of gluten-free scratch bakers everywhere. No need to mix together the many different flours most gluten-free recipes call for; simply substitute our blend instead. Comes in a 24 Oz box. Certified Gluten-Free by the non-profit Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). Certified kosher. Sourced non-GMO. Fortified with iron, calcium, and vitamin B. Founded in 1790, King Arthur is a 100% Employee-Owned Company and the nation's premier baking resource, offering everything from top-quality baking products to inspiring recipes.
Ingredients
Specialty Flour Blend (rice flour, tapioca starch), Potato Starch, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Vitamin and Mineral Blend [calcium carbonate, niacinamide (vitamin B3), reduced iron, thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2)].
Items Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this flour safe to use for birthday cakes my kids will eat?
Yes. It is GFCO-certified gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Certified Kosher, making it a trusted choice for birthday and celebration cakes for kids with celiac or wheat allergies.
Can I bake snacks my kid can safely take to a gluten-free friend's house?
Yes. Cookies, muffins, and quick breads made with this flour are gluten-free to under 10ppm, so you can send them to school, playdates, or a friend's house with confidence.
My child is sensitive to wheat but not fully allergic. Will the texture be acceptable to picky eaters?
Yes. The blend is formulated to avoid the gritty or chalky texture kids often reject, so pancakes, muffins, and cookies come out light and familiar-tasting.
Can I use this for school-safe pancakes on weekend mornings?
Yes. Pancakes are one of the most popular recipes for this flour, and home bakers report light, fluffy results that kids happily eat.
Is it safe for a child with multiple family members on different diets?
Yes. Because it is cup-for-cup easy to use and indistinguishable from wheat-based baked goods, the whole family can enjoy the same cookies, cakes, and muffins without making separate batches.
Does it contain any ingredients parents commonly want to avoid for kids?
It is made without xanthan gum and without legume flour, keeping the ingredient list short and recognizable for ingredient-conscious parents.
Can I bake Christmas cookies my gluten-free child can share with the class?
Yes. Sugar cookies and molasses cookies both turn out well with this flour, making it easy to send a tray of safe holiday treats to school or a party.
Is it fortified with nutrients that growing kids might miss on a gluten-free diet?
Yes. It is fortified with iron, calcium, and B vitamins to support the nutritional needs of kids who avoid wheat.
How does this compare to a kid-friendly gluten-free baking mix?
Unlike a one-recipe baking mix, this is a versatile all-purpose flour you can use for pancakes in the morning, muffins in the afternoon, and cookies for dessert, all from one box.
How does it compare to almond flour for kid-friendly baking?
Almond flour is higher in protein and lower in carbs, but it cannot be used cup-for-cup in most recipes. This blend gives parents a more versatile everyday flour, and the two can also be combined.
How does it compare to the King Arthur Measure for Measure line?
The Measure for Measure version contains xanthan gum for stricter cup-for-cup swaps, while this all-purpose version gives parents the option to add or skip binders, which is helpful for kids with xanthan sensitivities.
What if my child does not like the taste of gluten-free baked goods?
This blend is specifically designed to remove the off-flavors kids often detect. Most children, and even unsuspecting guests, cannot tell the difference between baked goods made with this flour and traditional wheat versions.
Will my child outgrow the need for this flour?
Many kids with celiac disease or wheat allergies stay gluten-free long-term, and having a reliable, certified flour in the pantry makes everyday baking easier from toddler years through the teen years.
Is the packaging easy to store in a busy family kitchen?
Yes. The 24 oz box is sized to fit a standard pantry shelf, and the 2-pack bundle is convenient for households that bake often.
What is the biggest concern parents have before buying this?
The top concern is whether their child will actually eat gluten-free baked goods. The blend's neutral taste and light texture were developed specifically to address that concern.
Can I use this to bake for my child's classroom if one or two kids are gluten-free?
Yes. Cupcakes, muffins, and quick breads made with this flour are a safe and inclusive option for mixed-diet classrooms.
How do I substitute this flour for wheat flour in a recipe?
For cookies, cakes, muffins, and quick breads, you can typically substitute it cup-for-cup for wheat flour. For yeasted breads or recipes that rely on gluten structure, you may want to add xanthan gum (usually about 1 teaspoon per cup of flour) for better elasticity and rise.
Can I use this flour to make bread in a bread machine?
Yes, but because this version does not contain xanthan gum, you will get the best results by adding xanthan gum to the dough (typically 1 to 1.5 teaspoons per cup of flour) and using a gluten-free bread machine cycle if your machine has one.
How should I store the flour after opening?
Store it in a cool, dry place in a sealed container. For long-term freshness, especially in warm or humid climates, you can keep it in the freezer and scoop out what you need as you bake.
Does this flour work with almond flour, and can I blend the two?
Yes. It pairs well with almond flour and is often combined for frying chicken, rustic breads, and recipes where you want a slightly more tender or protein-rich crumb.
Is this flour compatible with baking powder and baking soda substitutions?
Yes. In many recipes you can substitute baking powder for baking soda (roughly 3 teaspoons of baking powder per 1 teaspoon of baking soda) when converting traditional recipes, and the blend supports both leaveners well.
What is in the box when it arrives?
Each order includes one 24 oz box of King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, fully sealed. If you purchase the 2-pack, you will receive two individually sealed 24 oz boxes. No additional ingredients, mixes, or tools are included.
Is this flour safe for people with wheat allergies, not just gluten sensitivity?
Yes. Because it is made from rice, tapioca, and potato starch with no wheat ingredients, and is GFCO-certified to under 10ppm of gluten, it is safe for people with wheat allergies and celiac disease.
Does it contain any common allergens beyond wheat?
It does not contain wheat, but it is manufactured in a facility that may handle other allergens. Always check the current package label for the most up-to-date allergen and cross-contamination information.
What is the difference between gluten-free all-purpose flour and regular all-purpose flour?
Regular all-purpose flour is made from wheat and provides gluten structure. Gluten-free all-purpose flour is a blend of starches and non-wheat flours designed to mimic the texture and behavior of wheat flour without the gluten, which is necessary for people with celiac disease or wheat sensitivity.
