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

It's worth noting that this recipe calls for self-rising flour, but it's fine if you don't have any—simply add additional baking powder and teaspoon salt as the recipe prescribes.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2023

Because this recipe calls for baking soda, you should leave that out if you're going to use self-rising flour, as mentioned previously.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 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