How to Make Self-Rising Flour

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

This quick homemade substitute is perfect for times when you run out of self-rising flour. This easy recipe takes just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes.

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.

Ingredients

You’ll need just 3 ingredients for this recipe.

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt

How to make self-rising flour

Step 1: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2: Whisk until well-combined.

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 this type of flour.

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