Best Self-Rising Flour Substitutes for Yeasted Breads

Prioritize substitutions that protect gluten development and fermentation performance. Bread dough is less forgiving than quick bakes. Structure and fermentation can collapse with poor substitutions.

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

Can I make 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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Common Questions for Yeasted Breads

Will all-purpose flour + baking powder + salt work as a self-rising flour substitute in yeasted dough?

Yes, at 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt. Closest homemade replacement for most recipes. Bake-test before scaling up.

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