self-rising
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of self-rising
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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I couldn't get Stivers' self-rising cornmeal up North, and I don't use enough cornmeal, let alone self-rising cornmeal, to go through a 4lb bag.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2022
Another specialty type of flour that you may come across when baking is self-rising flour.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2021
Here's how to make a worthy substitute for cake flour and self-rising flour with everyday pantry staples.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2021
If you can’t find self-rising flour, you can make your own with this simple recipe.
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
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