Substitute for Self-rising flour
Out of self-rising flour mid-recipe? Here is the exact swap, measured — not "about a cup of something similar" — plus every alternative that genuinely works.
For 1 cup of self-rising flour
1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
Data & method: Ratios follow standard US test-kitchen practice (King Arthur Baking's ingredient guides are the primary cross-check). Every number is checked by an automated test against its source. How we calculate →
Scaled to what your recipe calls for
All-purpose flour + leavening + salt, computed for the amounts recipes actually use:
| Recipe needs | Use instead |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup of self-rising flour | ¼ cup all-purpose flour + ⅜ tsp baking powder + 0.06 tsp salt |
| ½ cup of self-rising flour | ½ cup all-purpose flour + ¾ tsp baking powder + ⅛ tsp salt |
| ¾ cup of self-rising flour | ¾ cup all-purpose flour + 1⅛ tsp baking powder + 0.19 tsp salt |
| 1 cup of self-rising flour | 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt |
| 1½ cup of self-rising flour | 1½ cups all-purpose flour + 2¼ tsp baking powder + ⅜ tsp salt |
| 2 cup of self-rising flour | 2 cups all-purpose flour + 3 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt |
Need a different amount — or a different ingredient?
The calculator scales every option to your exact amount, for all 17 staples we cover.
Best swap All-purpose flour + leavening + salt
1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use instead of self-rising flour?
The best swap for 1 cup of self-rising flour is 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt.
How much substitute do I use for a different amount of self-rising flour?
Scale the parts linearly. The table on this page covers the common amounts, and the calculator scales every option to exactly what your recipe calls for — never a vague "adjust to taste".