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Alone, tapioca flour can make stretchy, chewy, unbreakable cheesy wraps, | It’s an essential part of every single one of my gluten free flour blends | When added to Better Batter
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Alone, tapioca flour can make stretchy, chewy, unbreakable cheesy wraps,
It’s an essential part of every single one of my gluten free flour blends
When added to Better Batter
In grain-free, Paleo recipes as a way to add flexibility and lightness to
Authentic Foods brand
Vitacost (affiliate link)
Notes
for that individual recipe. Always read the “ingredients and substitutions”
section of each of my recipes, which is located near the end of each post, above
What is tapioca flour?
Tapioca flour is a white, powdery starch that comes from the root of the
cassava, or yuca, plant. Cassava root itself is eaten much like potatoes in many
places in South America, but it can also be ground to extract its starch.
Tapioca flour is a common ingredient in Asian and South American baking and
cooking — and because it contains no gluten, it’s also popular in gluten free
What is tapioca flour made out of?
Tapioca flour is the starch of the cassava root which is extracted root into a wet pulp which is then washed and the remaining liquid is dried,
leaving behind the starch. As always, you should read product packaging to
ensure you pick a brand that isn’t made with fillers or other unnecessary
Is tapioca flour the same as cassava flour?
No, don’t confuse tapioca flour with cassava flour. The difference between the
two is that tapioca flour is made flour is made using the whole root.
Is tapioca flour gluten free?
Yes! Tapioca flour is a grain free and naturally gluten free powder that you can
use in baking, cooking, and frying. It has a neutral flavor that makes it
perfect for both sweet and savory foods. Tapioca flour is also Paleo (it’s
grain-free), and vegan.
What’s the difference between tapioca flour and tapioca starch?
Tapioca flour and tapioca starch are actually the same exact thing. You may see
it labeled as one or the other depending on its manufacturer, but the underlying
product is the same no matter which you choose.
What can you make with tapioca flour?
There is so much you can make with tapioca flour, but in gluten free baking and
cooking, it’s often a replacement for wheat flour or as an addition to all
purpose gluten free flour.
What is tapioca flour used for?
Tapioca flour is popular in gluten free baking because it helps all the
ingredients stick together — in that way, it sort of mimics the bonds that
gluten typically make. In some gluten free recipes, especially breads, you add
tapioca flour because it adds more chew and tenderness.
Tapioca starch is also a great thickening agent, so you can add it to sauces,
soups, and stews to take them from runny to thick and savory.
How do you use tapioca flour?
Generally, you can’t use tapioca flour as a 1:1 replacement for wheat flour in
baking — the finished result will just be too gummy. Instead, you’ll want to use
a combination of gluten free flours to achieve the perfect consistency. (Better
(affiliate link), my favorite all purpose flour, is a blend that contains
tapioca starch; sometimes we add more tapioca starch to Better Batter to make a
simple stretchy gluten free flatbread
However, if you’re using tapioca flour as a thickening agent for soups and
sauces or as a coating for frying, you can use it in the same ratio as you would
Where do you buy tapioca starch?
Tapioca starch is widely available, so you can purchase it local grocery stores,
health food stores, and online. One of my favorite brands is Authentic Foods
I usually buy Authentic Foods tapioca starch from Amazon since I’m a Prime
member and the price is usually quite good, but you can also buy from their
company website or from Vitacost.com. Be sure to search around for the best
price, which varies at any given time.