Soy flour

Soy flour is an alternative non-wheat flour made from dehulled, roasted soybeans that are finely ground. Many nutritionists feel it is not a healthy form of soy. The problem with this soy product is that the trypsin inhibitor is not removed, and the soy is not very digestible. Soy flour is used in commercially prepared baked goods.

You can use soy flour as part of a gluten-free alternative, but we feel there are other alternatives better suited to a healthy diet. Soy flour is available in full fat or low-fat versions.

Substitute For Soy Flour

If you don't have soy flour, you can substitute one of these options:

• Use equal amounts of rice flour to replace soy flour.
• OR - Water chestnut starch - which is best used as a coating or a thickener.
• OR - Coconut flour - Bob's Red Mill suggests that you can replace up to 20% of the flour called for in a recipe with Coconut Flour.  If used in large amounts this flour may change the flavor of your dish.