self-rising

American  

[self-rahy-zing] / ˈsɛlfˈraɪ zɪŋ /

adjective

Cooking.

1. rising without the addition of leaven.

   self-rising pancake flour.

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Etymology

Origin of self-rising

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

If you do not have self-rising flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup of AP flour.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

For each cup of self-rising flour, you can expect 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to be present.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2021

So, if your recipe calls for 2 cups of self-rising flour, you'll measure out 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2021

With the addition of self-rising flour and blueberries, your batter is ready for scooping and baking.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2021

Maggie glanced to the passenger side of the truck at the heavy ceramic bowl holding twenty-five-pound bags of self-rising flour.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith