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

    How to Make Self-Rising Flour

    Published: Apr 18, 2018 · Modified: May 12, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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

    A measuring cup of self-rising flour next to a bowl.

    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.

    A measuring spoon with baking powder next to a bowl of flour.

    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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    A measuring cup of self-rising flour next to a bowl.

    How to Make Self-Rising Flour

    Homemade self-rising flour recipe
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Pantry Staple
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 servings
    Calories: 460kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour¹
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

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

    Notes

    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    1. Linda

      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

        April 18, 2019 at 2:34 pm

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

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