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Home » Baking Basics » How to Make Self-Rising Flour

How to Make Self-Rising Flour

Posted by: Kate / Baking Basics / Posted: 04/18/18 / Last updated: 04/18/19

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This easy homemade self-rising flour recipe takes just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes. 

Self-Rising flour in a mixing bowl

What is self-rising flour?

Self-rising flour is a flour mixture that combines flour, baking powder, and salt.

It's usually made from a slightly lower protein flour to give a softer, more tender baked good.

What is self-rising flour used for?

It's commonly used in recipes in the Southern U.S. in recipes for biscuits, pancakes, and muffins.

Can I use it in place of all-purpose flour?

No, because self-rising flour also contains baking powder and salt, it isn't a good substitute for all-purpose flour.

It's best to use it in recipes that were created using self-rising flour.

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How to Make Self-Rising Flour

Homemade pastry flour recipe
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings:1 servings
Course: Pantry Staple
Cuisine: American
Keyword: self-rising flour
Self-Rising flour in a mixing bowl
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5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour¹
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Use as directed in the recipe.

Notes

  1. If using in biscuits, using 1 cup of pastry flour in place of the all-purpose flour will give you a more tender baked good. 
  2. Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 98g (33%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 1g (2%)Sodium: 589mg (25%)Potassium: 739mg (21%)Fiber: 3g (12%)Calcium: 279mg (28%)Iron: 6.3mg (35%)
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  1. Linda says

    April 18, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    Very helpful. I don’t use self-rising flour much but it’s good to have this recipe when I need it. Thanks.

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    • Kate says

      April 18, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      I’m so glad that it’s helpful! Thanks! =)

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