self-raising flour
nounUK /ˌself ˈreɪzɪŋ flaʊə/
US /ˌself ˈreɪzɪŋ flaʊər/
Flour that already has baking powder in it so cakes and bread rise when you bake them.
She used self-raising flour to make the pancakes fluffy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Flour blended with a raising agent, sold ready to use for baking.
The recipe calls for self-raising flour, so you don't need to add baking powder.
3. A type of flour that makes dough expand without extra ingredients.
Self-raising flour helps the scones puff up in the oven.
4. Flour with added chemical leavening, common in British baking.
In the UK, self-raising flour is a pantry staple for sponge cakes.