How to bake with self raising flour?

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Is it possible to use self raising flour instead of all purpose and letting it raise with yeast? Also, is it necessary to add baking soda to self raising flour?



Best Answer

Nope.. If you use self raising flour with yeast, the bread would come out like a cake..

Self raising flour already has baking powder added to it but if the recipe calls for self raising flour along with baking soda then add it...




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Can you bake with self-rising flour?

Self-rising flour will work just fine in recipes using about 1/2 teaspoon (and up to 1 teaspoon*) baking powder per cup of flour.

Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain in a recipe?

Can self-raising flour replace plain flour? Yes and no. If the recipe calls for plain flour with the addition of baking powder (or another leavening agent), self-raising flour can be used instead, simply omit the leavening agent.

Can you use self-raising flour for cakes?

Self-raising flour is used in baking and cake-making, and is often an ingredient in packaged cake mixes. If you do not have self-raising flour, combine plain flour with baking powder and salt, or add raising agents separately in your recipe.

How do I adjust a recipe for self-rising flour?

For each cup of all-purpose flour, you will need 1 \xbd teaspoons of baking powder and \xbc teaspoon of salt. Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt together until combined, then use as directed in the recipe in place of the self-rising flour.



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