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Yes, you can substitute plain flour for self raising flour. However, you will have to use a raising agent as well, such as baking powder, otherwise the cake won't rise.
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Can you use plain flour in a self raisin flour recipe?
It is best to use self-raising flour if the recipe asks for it, as it is not the same as plain flour, but you can substitute plain flour for self-raising flour provided you add raising agents like baking powder and bicarbonate of soda yourself to the flour.
Can you make play dough with self- raising flour?
yes
What is the difference between plain flour and self raising flour?
If you were baking a cake: Self-Raising Flour - would make it rise Plain Flour - wouldn't make it rise People use self-raising in cakes to make them bigger, but they use plain in pancakes so it keeps it thin.
Can regular flour be turned into self-rising flour?
When using plain (regular) flour and the recipe calls for self-raising flour you must add a good teaspoon of baking powder to the flour. That will turn plain flour into self-raising flour.
Is rice flour similar to plain for self raising flour?
No. Rice flour is made from rice. Plain flour is refined wheat flour. Self rising flour is refined wheat flour with baking powder and salt already in it. Wheat flour has gluten, rice flour does not and cannot be used to substitute for wheat flour.
Would it be a problem if I used self raising flour when i was meant to use plain flour?
yes
Is plain flour and baking powder the same as self-raising flour?
No. Self raising flour already has baking soda mixed into it (which is another leavening agent used in cake baking)
Is it self raising or plain flour for acrumble?
Either one will work, but plain is usually used.
What is the difference of plain flour and self raising flour?
Self raising flour has the salt and baking powder included. Plain flour does not.Self rising flour is a combination of flour, baking powder, and a little salt. It's not just flour.
When it says you need self raising flour for date cake how much baking powder is required to make plain flour into self raising?
What do you think?
How is self-raising flour made?
Henry pride Jones invented self raising flour
Can you use self-raising flour for muffins?
Yes, self-raising flour will help make the muffins rise, while plain flour won't unless you add baking powder to the muffins.
