No.
Self-raising flour has a raising agent already added to the flour.
the name given to the mixture of flour raising agent and liquid is dough.
It will be listed on the side of the packet along with the 'ingredients'. Or, the flour will be called "self-raising".
It is used as a raising agent.
Dough
self raising flour
No. Self raising flour already has baking soda mixed into it (which is another leavening agent used in cake baking)
You can but you need to add baking powder and salt to it.
Self-raising flour recipesThis is low-protein, low-gluten white or wholemeal flour with a raising agent mixed in. The most usual raising agent added is baking powder, but some brands also use bicarbonate of soda or other agents.
Rice flour does not contain a raising agent by default; it is simply made from ground rice. However, when used in recipes, it can be combined with raising agents like baking powder or baking soda to achieve a leavening effect. This makes it suitable for various baked goods, especially in gluten-free recipes. Always check the specific recipe to determine if a raising agent is included.
Shortcrust pastry is classically made without raising agents - just plain flour, butter, salt and water.
Self-rising flour(self-raising) contains a leavening agent (baking powder) and salt.