If you're a baker, it's a good idea to know the difference - and how to make your own.

While most baking recipes call for all-purpose flour or sometimes cake flour, you'll occasionally see self-rising flour listed as an ingredient. There's a reason for this: Self-rising flour acts ...

Self-rising flour—flour with baking powder and salt already mixed in—is the secret to tender biscuits, quick breads, and simple cakes with minimal effort. A staple in Southern kitchens (and across the ...

If you've ever found yourself spontaneously wanting to bake a treat, only to realize that you don't have the self-rising flour the recipe calls for, join the club. The great news is that you can ...