Best Self-Rising Flour Substitutes for Muffins & Quick Breads

Use forgiving substitutions that still maintain moisture and lift in quick batters. Quick breads tolerate swaps better, but leavening and hydration still need balance to avoid gummy centers.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make muffins or quick bread 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.

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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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Best self-rising flour substitute for muffins?

All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Salt, used at 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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