Self Raising Flour Calculator
Calculate Ingredients
This calculator for self raising flour is based on the proportions:
- 100g flour
- 2g baking powder
- 0.5g salt
How much self raising flour do you need?
Why Make Your Own Self-Raising Flour?
Self-raising flour is simply plain flour with a measured amount of baking powder (and a pinch of salt) already mixed in. Making your own means you only need to keep plain flour in the cupboard, and you can control the exact ratio for your recipe. It is especially useful in British baking, where many recipes call for self-raising flour that may not be available in other countries. Using the calculator above ensures you get the ratio right every time, no matter how much flour your recipe needs.
What Does Baking Powder Do?
Baking powder is a leavening agent — it releases carbon dioxide when it comes into contact with moisture and heat, causing the batter or dough to rise. Too little baking powder and your bake will be dense; too much and it can leave a bitter aftertaste. The standard ratio of 2g per 100g of flour is well-tested for most recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use plain flour instead of self-raising flour?
- Yes. To make self-raising flour, add 2g of baking powder and 0.5g of salt per 100g of plain flour. Our calculator above gives you the exact amounts for any quantity. Open plain flour converter
- How much baking powder do I add to plain flour to make self-raising flour?
- Add 2g of baking powder and 0.5g of salt per 100g of plain flour. For precise measurements in any unit, use the calculator above. Open baking powder converter
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