What can I substitute for self-raising flour?
Running low on self-raising flour? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.
About self-raising flour
Self-raising flour is a pre-mixed blend of plain wheat flour, baking powder, and salt, developed in Britain in the 1840s and now widely available globally. It has a fine, pale texture with a subtle saline aroma. In baking, it eliminates the need to measure and add separate leavening agents, producing reliable rise and lift in cakes, biscuits, and quick breads without additional chemical additives.
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Best substitute
All-purpose flour + baking powder
Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt per 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Use 1 cup plain flour + 2 tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt for every 1 cup self-raising flour.
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