Learn how to make your own self-rising flour from ingredients you already have.
Tips and Tricks
I created my Tips & Tricks series to help you be as successful in the kitchen as possible! From substitutions to kitchen hacks to how to solve food dilemmas, I answer your most frequently asked cooking questions.
What is Self-Rising Flour
Self-rising flour is a mixture of all-purpose flour and leavening agents – salt and baking powder. The leavening agents are mixed evenly throughout the flour so baked goods rise consistently and produce a predictably good result. You’ll often see recipes for biscuits (like my 5-Ingredient Flaky Cheddar Biscuits), pancakes, or quick breads (non-yeast breads like banana bread) call for self rising flour.
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How to Make Self-Rising Flour
In a pinch, you can make your own self rising flour! Here’s how:
- For each cup of self-rising flour, you’ll need 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 and ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Whisk them together until combined.
- Use as directed in the recipe in place of the self-rising flour.
I hope you find these tips and tricks helpful! When you make something with the help of my BakerMama’s Basics series, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama or join and share to our Friends of The BakerMama group so I can see and others can be inspired! Enjoy!
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thank-you for the tips love to bake I went to school for this many years ago.
yes I do have a sweet tooth
Hi Susanne! I am happy you find them useful. I want everyone to have an easy and enjoyable time in the kitchen!