If a recipes calls for flour, baking powder, and soda can I use self rising flour instead? If I can, how would I measure it to be the same?
By Laura Meller
Measure the flour the same. Just omit the baking soda and baking powder.
If a recipe calls for baking soda, it usually has an acid along with it, such as buttermilk or vinegar or cream of tartar or sour cream. If you totally omit the baking soda, and have an acid, you will not get the desired result in your recipe.
I believe that self rising flour contains baking powder only. It should substitute nicely for the same volume of regular flour and baking powder.
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I bought a 5 lb. bag of self-rising flour, can I use it in a recipe that calls for all-purpose flour and baking powder and just leave out the leavening?
