November 7, 2008 - 1:56pm
How to tell if flour is self-rising
My mother recently gave me a bag of self-rising flour she accidently bought. I thought I had labeled the container, but didn't. Is there a method to tell whether flour is self-rising or regular? I hate to waste it or other ingredients experimenting. Thanks.
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Two ways come to mind. Since self-rising flour contains baking soda, try adding some vinegar and see if it bubbles. Also, the next time you have a hot pan, take about a teaspoon of the flour, add some water and make a small pancake. Toss it in the pan, and if it rises, it's self-rising flour.
Keep it for dredging stuff, doesn't matter if it is s/r or plain for that.
Lynne
Thank you both. Logic eludes me at times. GOD IS SO GOOD!!
Taste it. Self rising flour has a salty taste.