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Tapioca Flour Recipes

Tapioca flour is a popular ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in gluten-free baking. Made from the root of the cassava plant, tapioca flour has a neutral flavor and texture that can be used to create a variety of dishes, from sweet treats to savory meals.

Gluten-Free Baking Essentials​

Tapioca Flour Pancakes​

These fluffy pancakes are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • Butter, melted

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined. Cook on a griddle like regular pancakes.

Tapioca Flour Cookies​

These chewy cookies are a hit with both kids and adults.

  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Scoop onto baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Tapioca Flour Crackers​

These crispy crackers are perfect as a snack or side dish.

  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add olive oil and mix until dough forms. Roll out dough thinly and cut into desired shapes. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.

Tapioca Flour Crepes​

These delicate crepes are perfect for dessert or savory fillings.

  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Cook in a crepe pan like regular crepes.

Tapioca Flour Waffles​

These light and fluffy waffles are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • Butter, melted

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Cook in a waffle iron like regular waffles.