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Whats the difference between self-rising flour and all-purpose flour?

Self-rising flour is a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. It has leavening agents mixed in, which helps baked goods to rise while they are baking. All-purpose flour is just plain flour with no leavening agents added, so it is not suitable for baking cakes, muffins, biscuits, or any other baked goods. Self-rising flour can be used for any baking recipe that calls for all-purpose flour, but you will need to reduce the amount of baking powder or baking soda in the recipe. All-purpose flour can be used for recipes that call for self-rising flour, but you will need to add baking powder or baking soda to the recipe.

Can you use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour?

Yes, you can use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour. However, it is important to note that self-rising flour already contains salt and baking powder, so if you are using self-rising flour in a recipe, you will need to reduce the amount of salt and baking powder that the recipe calls for. Additionally, self-rising flour is not as strong as all-purpose flour, so you may need to add a bit more flour to get the desired texture.

What happens if I use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising?

If you use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising, you will need to add baking powder and salt to the recipe. The general rule is to use 1 teaspoon of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt for every cup of all-purpose flour. You may also need to adjust the amount of other liquids in the recipe, as all-purpose flour absorbs more liquid than self-rising flour.