Self-rising flour

By Alqualonde

Once in a while I will run across a recipe that requires “self-rising flour”. (Many southern cooks won’t use anything else in their biscuits or shortcakes.) I never questioned this. I would just go to the store and buy a bag. Finally, one day I asked the question (to no one in particular), “What exactly IS self-rising flour anyway?” Here is the answer:

Ingredients

• To make one cup of self-rising flour:
• Sift together-
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• Once again, that’s it. Which begs the question…..why would you buy a box or bag of this when you already have everything on hand to make it?? It’s a mystery I tell ya!

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together