Self-rising flour substitutes

Best swap: All-purpose flour + baking powder + salt. Use 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1½ tsp baking powder plus ¼ tsp fine salt per 1 cup.

Self-rising flour is plain flour with baking powder and salt already mixed in, so you can make your own with three pantry staples and a whisk.

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What to use instead of self-rising flour

1. All-purpose flour + baking powder + salt

Best Pantry staple

Best for: Any recipe calling for self-rising flour

Whisk together well so the baking powder is evenly spread through the flour.

Self-rising flour substitutes: common questions

How do I make self-rising flour?

For every 1 cup of self-rising flour, whisk 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and a quarter teaspoon of fine salt.

Can I use plain flour instead of self-rising flour?

Yes, but you must add the leavening yourself: 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and a quarter teaspoon of salt per cup of flour, or the bake will not rise.

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