Until, one weekend, I needed Self Raising Flour to make cookies and I only had plain flour. Thanks to Google and I found it to be so easy and there are a few version to it. And as a bonus, I also learnt how to make Baking Powder, isn't life cool ?
How to make Self Raising Flour
Stir and Sift together all the ingredient and Presto you have self-raising flour ! 1 Cup of flour is about 110 grams.
American Version
- Add 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoon of Baking Powder into 1 Cup of Plain Flour
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Add 2 teaspoons of Baking Powder into 1 Cup of Plain Flour
- Add 2 teaspoons of Baking Powder into 1 Cup of Plain Flour
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar
How to make Baking Powder
Baking powder is a raising agent that is commonly used in cake-making. It is made from an alkali, bicarbonate of soda, and an acid, cream of tartar, plus a filler like cornflour or rice flour which absorbs moisture.
The powder is activated when liquid is added, producing carbon dioxide and forming bubbles that cause the mixture to expand. For this reason, it is important to get your cake mixture into the oven quickly once the 'wet' ingredients have been added to the 'dry' ingredients.
Self-raising flour is made from plain flour combined with a small amount of baking powder.
Prepare it
- 1/2 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon of Soda Bicarbonate
References :
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/baking-powder
http://southernfood.about.com/cs/breads/ht/self_rise_flour.htm
http://www.nigella.com/kitchen-queries/view/Self-Raising-Flour/3056
http://southernfood.about.com/cs/breads/ht/self_rise_flour.htm
http://www.nigella.com/kitchen-queries/view/Self-Raising-Flour/3056