Substitute Self-Rising Flour for AP Flour
I am NOT a baker and wondering if I can substitute self-rising flour for AP flour in most recipes. For some bizaare reason I have 3 lbs. of self-rising flour and hardly any AP flour.
Baking help or suggestions are very much appreciated.
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5 Comments:
If you're using the self rising for baking then omit any baking powder or salt from your recipe because they're already in the self rising. If you're using it as a coating or to make a roux it doesn't matter.
tapioca at 1:39PM on 05/24/09
Since self-raising flour is all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt added, you should only use it when a recipe calls for those ingredients. Using for things like yeast cakes and breads would not be a good idea. Of course, the easiest way to use it would be to look for recipes that call for it specifically.
SqueezeBottle at 1:41PM on 05/24/09
Answer is no.
JerzeeTomato at 5:16PM on 05/24/09
I agree with JerzeeTomato, it really isn't a good idea to substitute as the extra ingredients will mess up most recipes asking for AP. I'd use the self-rising for something like biscuits (I mean, who doesn't like a good biscuit anyway?) and get some AP if you're planning on baking other things. Good luck!
misterhee at 10:53PM on 05/24/09
Thanks everyone ~ if I do start baking, then I'd best go get some AP flour and not try to mess stuff up by doing a flour substitute. I've gotten much more interested in baking since joining SE and reading all of the yummy recipes and additional comments.
Thanks again,
duncan1205 at 10:22AM on 05/25/09