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Whole wheat flour substitutesA

Tested swaps for whole wheat flour, with ratios and sources.

← Whole wheat flour converter

  • Replace up to 50% of AP flourA with whole wheat by volume (King Arthur Baking)
    Substitute by volume, not weight; whole wheat absorbs more liquid and weighs less per cup. Going above 50% needs recipe reformulation.

    ← All-purpose flour converter

  • 1 cup whole wheat = 1 cup white whole wheat (King Arthur Baking)
    Milled from a lighter, milder wheat variety. Drop-in swap that produces a less assertive whole-grain flavor.
  • Replace up to 50% of whole wheat with medium rye flourA (King Arthur Baking)
    Adds moisture and a malty depth; rye is low-gluten so going higher weakens structure.

    ← Rye flour converter

Safety
  • AWhole wheat flour: Contains gluten; not safe for celiac or gluten-free diets.
  • AAll-purpose flour: Contains gluten; not safe for celiac or gluten-free diets.
  • ARye flour: Contains gluten; not safe for celiac or gluten-free diets.

Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Whole wheat flour converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.

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