Madeleine Kamman

Leavening with Self-Rising Flour

Biscuits

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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The New Making of a Cook

By Madeleine Kamman

Published 1997

  • About

Self-rising flour is readily available in any store; it contains both baking powder and salt. However, it is not rare that a small town or rural store will not carry it. You can make it yourself by mixing together:

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sifted cake flour
  • 1¼ cups bleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 teas

Method

After you have made this blend, strain it twice to make sure that the baking powder is distributed evenly. You can if you want prepare a larger amount; the mixture will not spoil since it is dry. Store in a well-closed canister and label.

Biscuits are great fare for breakfast and after you have tried them once, you will be an expert both at preparing them and consuming them. Most people