In England, it is known as self-raising flour and is a common ingredient in British dessert recipes, such as sponge cakes and ...

Self-raising flour is widely available in UK supermarkets. Outside of the UK and USA, it is not commonly used. Self-raising flour will not keep for very long. The baking powder absorbs moisture ...

What is self-raising flour and when do you need it? Self-raising flour is an all-purpose plain or wholemeal flour with baking ...

White flour has had the bran (husk) and germ removed. Self-raising flour contains a raising agent similar to baking powder and should not be used in baking that requires yeast. Stone- ground flour ...

Equipment: You will need a fluted 5cm/2in cutter. Self-raising flour will not keep for very long. The baking powder absorbs moisture from the air, which reacts with other ingredients in the flour ...