Coconut flour is a great gluten and starch-free alternative to grain flours. It has a light fragrant nutty flavor and is very hearty. There is one caveat when using coconut flour, however. It can be a moisture vacuum. I would use this unique flour at a ratio of 1:4 versus regular grain-based flours, as it will suck up the moisture of any batter mixture at a rate you will not believe….