All-Purpose Flour Substitutions
Find the perfect substitute for all-purpose flour in your baking recipes. Each option includes ratios, notes, and tips for best results.
Cake Flour
4.0
Community-tested
Best in: Cakes, Muffins
Ratio: 1.125 cup Cake Flour
wheat
gluten
Whole Wheat Flour
3.0
Community-tested
Best in: Breads, Pastries, Muffins, Cookies
Ratio: 0.75 cup Whole Wheat Flour
wheat
gluten
Almond Flour
3.0
Community-tested
Best in: Cookies, Pie Crusts, Quick Breads
Ratio: 1 cup Almond Flour
tree nuts
Bread Flour
3.0
Community-tested
Best in: Cookies, Muffins, Cakes
Ratio: 1 cup Bread Flour
wheat
gluten
Semolina flour
3.0
Community-tested
Best in: Pastries
Ratio: 1 cup Semolina flour
wheat
gluten
Substitution Tips
Get the best results when substituting all-purpose flour.
General Guidelines
- • Start with smaller batches when trying new substitutions
- • Consider the texture and flavor impact on your recipe
- • Adjust other liquids if your substitute changes moisture content
- • Check expiration dates - fresh ingredients make better substitutes
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