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SELF-RISING FLOUR
Self-rising flour is all-purpose flour that already has leavening ingredients in it. It contains baking powder and salt, giving it the ability to make quick breads and other similar recipes rise. It is considered a convenience item, leaving less measuring for the baker.
Points to Remember
Ÿ Self-rising flour and self-rising cake flour are two different products. Be sure to use the appropriate flour as called for in the recipe.
Ÿ Self-rising flour settles as it is shipped to your grocery store. To aerate the flour before using it, sift it or fluff it in the bag with a fork before scooping it into the measuring cup.
Ÿ To measure self-rising flour, spoon it into the appropriate measuring cup. Level off the top with the flat edge of a knife or spatula.
Storing
Store self-rising flour in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. Because of the addition of baking powder, self-rising flour should be kept in away from humidity.
Substitutions
There is no substitute for self-rising flour, but you can easily make your own out of all-purpose flour. To make 1 cup of self-rising flour, take 1 cup all-purpose flour and add 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In some recipes that call for all-purpose flour and baking powder, you may be able to substitute self-rising flour if you decrease or eliminate the baking powder and salt called for in the recipe.
Do not use self-rising flour in recipes containing yeast unless the recipes specifically calls for it.
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