What is Self-Raising Flour?
Self-rising flour is flour with baking powder and a bit of salt already added. It’s a staple in many Southern recipes; it’s traditionally made from a softer, lower protein version of all-purpose flour, which is what grows there.
Self-Raising Flour Prices In South Africa
Pnp Self-raising Wheat Flour
R22.99
Sasko Self Raising Bran Flour
R26.99
How many cups is 1kg of flour?
There are 8 cups in a kilogram of flour, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
What is self-rising flour used for?
Self rising flour is a mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This allows the bread to rise without the need for yeast. It can be used for everything from pizza crust to biscuits! It’s great when you’re low on other ingredients in your pantry, but you still want to make something delicious!
Can I add baking powder to self-raising flour?
However you should only ever add extra baking powder or bicarbonate of soda (leavening) if the recipe asks for it. Adding too much extra leavening in the hope of making something rise more can actually have the opposite effect.
What’s the difference between cake flour and self-rising flour?
Cake flour is a finely ground flour made from soft wheat, while self-raising flour is flour that has salt and baking powder added to it. The key difference between cake flour and self-raising flour is that cake flour has little protein content while self-raising flour has more protein content.