Self Raising Flour Substitutes

Out of self raising flour? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert self raising flour between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the self raising flour converter.

What to use instead of self raising flour

  • Plain flour + baking powder + salt (use the calculator)

    Calculator

    Standard DIY swap: 100 g plain flour + 2 g baking powder + 0.5 g salt = 100 g self-raising flour. The calculator scales the mix for any recipe amount.

  • Plain Flour

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup self-raising flour ≈ 1 cup plain flour + 2/3 tsp baking powder (use the calculator for exact amounts)

    Sift the leavener through the flour before using so it disperses evenly. Best in cakes, scones, and quick breads where an even rise matters.

    See plain flour substitutes →

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for self raising flour?
There are 2 workable substitutes for self raising flour, depending on what you have on hand and which property of self raising flour matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually Plain flour + baking powder + salt (use the calculator). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting self raising flour change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the self raising flour converter
How do I measure self raising flour accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The self raising flour converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the self raising flour converter

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