Best Self-Rising Flour Substitutes for Cookies

Find substitutions that keep spread, chew, and browning close to your original cookie recipe. Small ingredient changes quickly affect cookie spread and texture, especially fat and sugar swaps.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData Central, in-house testingMethodology

Can I make cookies without self-rising flour?

Yes. Start with All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Salt at 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

Top Recommendation

All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Salt

Use 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt

Closest homemade replacement for most recipes.

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How much does 1 cup of self-rising flour weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of self-rising flour is treated as 113 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Alternative Options for Cookies

Common Questions for Cookies

Can I make cookies without self-rising flour?

Yes. Start with All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Salt at 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt. Closest homemade replacement for most recipes.

What can I use instead of self-rising flour for cookies?

Top options are All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Salt (1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt) plus Cake Flour + Baking Powder + Salt (1 cup cake flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt).

Best self-rising flour substitute for cookies?

All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Salt is the top pick here. Use 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt and adjust only after a test bake.

How do I substitute self-rising flour in cookie dough?

Replace using 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.

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