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Self raising flour is plain flour with a little baking soda in!

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What is White self raising flour Used in?

White self rising flour can be used in any baking.


Is plain flour and baking powder the same as self-raising flour?

No. Self raising flour already has baking soda mixed into it (which is another leavening agent used in cake baking)


Is maida self raising flour?

No, maida is not self-raising flour. Maida is a type of wheat flour that is finely milled and used in Indian cuisine to make various dishes like bread, pastries, and snacks. Self-raising flour, on the other hand, has baking powder added to it, which helps baked goods rise.


Self-rising flour mean in Hindi?

Self-raising flour Leavening agents are used with some flours,[9] especially those with significant gluten content, to produce lighter and softer baked products by embedding small gas bubbles. Self-rising (or self-raising) flour is sold premixed with chemical leavening agents. The added ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the flour which aids a consistent rise in baked goods. This flour is generally used for preparing scones, biscuits, muffins, etc. It was invented by Henry Jones and patented in 1845. Plain flour can be used to make a type of self-rising flour although the flour will be coarser. Self-rising flour is typically composed of the following ratio: 1 cup (110 g) flour 1 teaspoon (3 g) baking powder a pinch to ½ teaspoon (1 g or less) salt


Would it be a problem if I used self raising flour when i was meant to use plain flour?

yes


Why self raising flour is used in crumble?

This is simply to make it easier. You can make self rising flour yourself. Simply do 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of baking powder in the bottom of each cup of flour.


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Can you Use self rising flour for all purpose flour to make bread?

Not for making yeast bread. The baking powder and soda and salt in the self-raising flour will affect the yeast and probably kill it, resulting in a bad-tasting, dense mess. Self-raising flour can be used in quick-breads, that is the proper leavening for them.


What will happen if you don't use self rising flour in a cobbler recipe?

Your cobbler topping will not rise at all if you do not use self-raising flour. This will result in a very hard topping. (Alternatively, add baking powder to the plain flour that you have used, which will give you "self-raising" flour. )


Is normal flour the same as self-raising flour?

No. Cornflour is made from corn and does not rise. It's used for different reasons than self raising flour which is wheat flour with bicarb already added. Be aware with cornflour that it can also be wheat flour if it says wheaten cornflour. That concept baffles me.


Is it self raising or plain flour for acrumble?

Either one will work, but plain is usually used.


Which part of the healthy food pyramid does self raising flour come in?

Self-rising flour is used to make breads, so it would be in the Breads/Grains/Cereal section of the Pyramid.