How is rice flour made?
Rice flour is made by grinding clean, dry grains of rice into a fine powder. Rice flour makes a good substitute for traditional flour for people with wheat intolerance.Selecting RiceRice flour can be made from white, sweet or brown rice. White rice produces a light, fluffy flour, while brown rice creates a whole grain flour and sweet rice results in a sweet, starchy flour.SoakingRice is soaked being processed into rice flour. Flour makers soak the rice for two or three hours in clean, cool water to remove any impurities.DryingClean rice is then laid out to dry completely. This can be done by spreading the rice out on towels and letting the grains rest for four hours.GrindingThe clean, dry rice is then ground to form a powder. This is traditionally performed in a mill, but home cooks often use blenders or food processors to grind rice.StoringRice flours tend to spoil easily. They are best kept refrigerated in airtight containers.
