what is rice flour
April 20, 2012 in Baking, Ingredients 6 Comments. Rice flour is a fine flour made from ground rice. It is completely gluten free, including even âglutinous rice flour,â which is made from sweet rice and is a staple for making Japanese treats like mochi. Rice flour can be used in a wide variety of culinary uses and is a very popular base for noodles in many Asian cuisines.