Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain for pancakes?
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Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain for pancakes?
Fear not, you can still make your pancakes. Self-raising flour contains salt and baking powder so it tends to make a thicker batter – meaning it may make a fluffier American-style pancake.
What kind of flour is best for pancakes?
The best flour for pancakes is All-Purpose Flour (APV), our favorites coming from King Arther or Bob’s Red Mill. You can even get gluten-free from either brand that works wonders in a pancake batter.
Do you need baking powder if you use self-rising flour?
Substituting Self-Rising Flour To substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour, omit the baking powder and reduce the amount of salt in the original recipe. This works well for quick breads, biscuits and recipes that do not contain added baking soda or acidic ingredients.
Why is plain flour used in pancakes?
Flour contains a protein called glutenin (or gluten), which is crucial for the formation and structure of pancakes and baked goods. Gluten also provides the “chewy” texture in pancakes and breads. When the flour is dry, the gluten molecules are nearly immobile, which means that they do not move much.
What can you do if you only have self-raising flour?
Self-rising flour will work just fine in recipes using about 1/2 teaspoon (and up to 1 teaspoon*) baking powder per cup of flour. *What about recipes using more than 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour? Add enough baking powder on your own to make up the difference.
What can self-rising flour be used for?
Use self-rising flour (and variants like self-rising cornmeal) in recipes where an even, consistent crumb is the goal. Self-rising flour is commonly used to make scones, pancakes, cupcakes, muffins, and classic Southern recipes like buttermilk biscuits and cornbread.
Do I need baking soda if I use self-rising flour?
Note: If you want to substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour in a recipe, just omit the baking powder and salt from the recipe, and use self-rising. Self-rising flour does not contain baking soda so if you are using self-rising flour and the recipe calls for baking soda be sure to add it.
