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self-raising

British  

adjective

  1. (of flour) having a raising agent, such as baking powder, already added

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Depending on your television diet, your favourite reality competition might take place in a Spanish villa, the Australian jungle, a Hertfordshire ballroom, or a giant tent filled with ovens and self-raising flour.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2022

Because Hussain developed the recipe with the self-raising flour commonly used in England, which includes baking powder, you’ll find that leavener included along with yeast here.

From Washington Post Aug. 3, 2021

The rise comes from bicarb, so that ingredient is a must, but flour-wise it’s flexible: wholemeal, oatmeal, rolled oats, plain, self-raising, rye or whatever mixture you can manage.

From The Guardian Apr. 12, 2020

Back in Spakenburg, experts say the self-raising dike is a good example not only of new techniques for holding back rising tides, but also how to integrate such barriers in spatial planning.

From Seattle Times Nov. 12, 2017

However, the self-raising buckwheat flour makes an excellent flapjack, which is likewise good for your insides.

From The Mountains by Stewart Edward White

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