How to Make Self-Raising Flour at Home
One of the most common questions from international Brooki readers is how to make self-raising flour yourself at home. We use self-raising flour a lot in the bakery and it is a staple in Australian supermarkets. But we've come to learn that while it might be a staple ingredient on this side of the equator, it isn't as easy to find in some places! Don’t worry—you can whip it up in minutes with pantry staples. Self-raising flour is simply all-purpose flour combined with baking powder. It's that simple!
To make 1 cup (125g) of self-raising flour, just mix:
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Whisk everything together to evenly distribute the baking powder, and you’re good to go. This DIY version works perfectly in cakes, muffins, biscuits, and any recipe calling for self-raising flour. You can add a sprinkle of salt (1/4 teaspoon) if you're making a savoury item, or skip the salt for your sweet bakes.
The best part? Making your own means you’ll always have it fresh, and you can scale the recipe up or down depending on how much you need.
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