How much baking powder do i add per cup of flour

caveman01, Apr 8, 5:20am
to equal a cup of self raising flour? Have a recipe here that uses self raising flour and i dont have any.

thanks mrs caveman

petal1955, Apr 8, 5:31am
2 teaspoons

245sam, Apr 8, 5:32am
mrs caveman,opinions vary as to the ratio of baking powder to flour. Some say 1 tsp to 1 cup, while others say 2 tsp or somewhere in between so you choose but if you're making scones or anything that you want to be light and fluffy, and/or well-risen (especially scones or similar) then I suggest that you use 2 tsp baking powder to 1 cup flour.

Hope that helps. :-))

cookessentials, Apr 8, 7:31am
Yes, 2 level tsp per metric cup of flour

winnie15, Apr 8, 7:36am
do you need to add salt to complete it?

kinna54, Jul 27, 9:49am
depends what you are making, as to the ratio, eg biccies or slices, 1 tsp per 1 cup flour, sponge or cakes 1 &1/2-2tsps. agree with 245sam