Self-Rising Flour

Looking for a homemade substitute for store-bought self-rising flour? Your search ends here! This self-rising flour recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients, so you don't have to worry about any last-minute grocery runs.

What Is Self-Rising Flour?

Self-rising flour is a type of flour that includes leavening agents, which ensures perfectly risen baked goods. You don't need to use additional leavening agents (such as baking powder or baking soda) when you use self-rising flour.

The ingredient was invented by an English baker named Henry Jones in the mid-1800s. Self-rising flour was originally used by British sailors who wanted to make better baked goods while at sea.

What's In Self-Rising Flour?

You can make self-rising flour at home with just three simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Here's what you'll need:

· Flour: This homemade self-rising flour substitute starts with regular ol' all-purpose flour.
· Baking powder: Add 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder for its leavening effect. This will take your flour from "all-purpose" to "self-rising."
· Salt: Finish off this self-rising flour recipe with ½ teaspoon salt.

How to Make Self-Rising Flour

It couldn't be easier to make this homemade self-rising flour substitute: Simply sift the ingredients together. Find the full, step-by-step recipe below.

How to Use Self-Rising Flour

Have more self-rising flour than your recipe calls for? We've got you covered! Use the homemade ingredient to make simple, fluffy baked goods like these:

· Quick and Easy Peach Cobbler
· Grandma's Moist Cake
· Cathead Biscuits
· Two-Ingredient Pizza Dough
· Easy Beer Batter

How to Store Self-Rising Flour

Store your homemade self-rising flour in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It should last for about one year.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"It's good to know that you can convert regular flour into self-rising using this easy recipe," says Ms Jean. "I needed some for the French Veggie Loaf from this site, and it worked great. Thanks for the easy, in-a-pinch recipe!"

"Worked perfectly in Judy's Pumpkin Muffin recipe," according to SSwisher. "I will never buy self rising flour again because I rarely use it and always have regular (or bread) flour on hand. For people who don't bake a lot, this is a real money saver!"

"I always use this recipe for any self-rising flour recipes — this is the same one that Grandma taught me to use when I was just beginning to cook," says Sarah Jo. "Why spend almost three bucks for a package when you already have the ingredients on hand?"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams