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Turning Plain Flour into Self Raising

apple_mint
apple_mint Posts: 1,102 Forumite
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I think its possible to use plain flour in a recipe where it calls for self raising, by adding (I think) baking powder. Can anyone tell me:

1. if you can actually do this and
2. how much baking powder to how much flour

I know my local shop is only 5 minutes away but I KNOW I will buy more than just self raising flour if I go round there :o
Enjoying an MSE OS life :D
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Click Here for a post and an answer. :)
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  • apple_mint
    apple_mint Posts: 1,102 Forumite
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    Thanks squeaky ... several different answers there so I'll have to experiment. Now how many tea loaves will I have to make to get it right ... I think we'll be having a taste test session here today ;)
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    You're welcome :)
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  • tom_and_barbara_good
    tom_and_barbara_good Posts: 240 Forumite
    The measurements are on the back of the Supercook tub - to 8oz (225 g) of flour add 3 teasps for sponges, steamed and suet puds and 1 teasp for fruit cake, batters, biscuits and pastry. That will be level teaspoons and sift it well!
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  • apple_mint
    apple_mint Posts: 1,102 Forumite
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    Brilliant, thank you. Now off to soak fruit in tea all day so that I can bake a tea loaf this evening.

    I'll write these instructions on a label to stick on my container of baking powder (we moved all our baking materials into square stackable containers to create more space in our cupboards, but I forgot to transfer the instructions for this one :o ). The new system works well for most things though.
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    There's an answer Here that I did before. I knew this question had been asked before - just needed extra coffee to switch my brain on. This post tells you the different amounts needed for different types of loaf / scones etc
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  • demented_2
    demented_2 Posts: 455 Forumite
    I have been having a Senior moment and forgot to buy some SR flour this month. I don't want to go over my monthy budget of £80 for shopping and nip out to buy some. I have got plain flour and bicarb in the cupboard but have completly forgotten how to make SR flour. The other half has gone out so can't ask him. I want to make a cake today for us to have this evening, which needs SR flour, do any of you guy's or gals know the ingredients and proportions?
    Also the dog's just had an op on her foot and needs cheering up, I made a
    Liver cake for her last week and she absolutely loved it. The Vet said that i should make another one for her for a treat, That recipe also requires SR flour.
    Thanks Demented.
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,675 Forumite
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    Hi demented,

    This link should tell you all you need to know. I hope the dog is feeling better.

    Pink
  • demented_2
    demented_2 Posts: 455 Forumite
    Wow that was quick. Thanks Pink-winged I shall now go and make some. The dog is still groggy but has managed to go out for a bit of fresh air. The Liver cake will cheer her up and the Fruit cake will cheer the OH up after hearing what the vet bill was. LOL.


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  • Swan_2
    Swan_2 Posts: 7,060 Forumite
    hi demented :)

    if you've only got bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) you'll need some cream of tartar* as well to make self-raising flour
    more info HERE

    Substitution for 1 teaspoon commercial baking powder: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon of cornflour


    *or you can use buttermilk, yogurt or soured cream/milk as your liquid
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