Commercially, self-rising flour is made by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt in specific ratios. The mixture is then thoroughly blended together before being packaged and sold.

Check the pantry before you head to the store. You likely already have the three ingredients necessary to make self-rising flour on hand and can learn how to make all-purpose flour into self-rising.

To make self-rising flour, mix 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 tablespoons baking powder, store in a tightly covered container. 8. When in doubt, always sift flour before measuring.