How can I check if my flour is self-raising or plain?
If I have some unlabelled flour in the cupboard, is there a way I can determine if it is self-raising flour or plain flour, before cooking with it and just checking if the cake rises? :)
Best Answer
Put your flour in water. It should be slightly fizzy due to the presence of baking powder if it is active self raising flour. If it is plain it should react like normal flour.
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If you ever get your plain and self-raising flours mixed up (as sometimes happens to me) there is an easy way to tell the difference. Simply put a little of each on your tongue, one type at a time. The one that tingles and fizzes is the self-raising flour, thanks to the baking powder in it.How to tell if your unlabelled flour is self-raising or plain (all purpose)
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Answer 2
Mix equal parts of the flour & white distiled vinegar (dont need much, maybe a tablespoon each). If its self rising flour, it'll bubble/foam slightly, whereas plain flour will not.
Answer 3
Self-rising flour is usually salted. Regular flour isn't. You can taste a tiny bit.
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