Self-Rising Flour Calculator

Make self-rising flour from plain flour.

Baking powder (tsp) 3
Salt (tsp) 0.5

Formula: per cup: 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.25 tsp salt

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Plain flour = 2 cups
3.
4. Baking powder = 3tsp
5. Salt = 0.5tsp
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Out of self-rising flour? Make it from plain flour.

The math behind it

Per cup of plain flour, add 1½ tsp baking powder and ¼ tsp salt.

Worked example

2 cups flour → 3 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt.

FAQ

Mix well?

Whisk thoroughly so the leavening is evenly distributed.