Turning Plain Flour into Self Raising

apple_mint

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

squeaky

Click Here for a post and an answer.

apple_mint

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

squeaky

You're welcome

tom_and_barbara_good

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!

apple_mint

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 ). The new system works well for most things though.

squeaky

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

demented_2

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.

Pink.

Hi demented,

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

Pink

demented_2

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.


:T :T

Swan_2

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