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self-raising

British

adjective

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

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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 elusive hunt for a bag of self-raising flour.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2020

Elsewhere, his coconut flatbreads are made with just coconut milk and self-raising flour and fried in butter.

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 White, Stewart Edward

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