Substitute for self raising flour?

Question

I am in Switzerland, and I can't find any self raising flour. They only seem to have plain flour here.

What can I use in my scones to make them rise?

Does anyone know how to ask for baking powder in French? Do they have baking powder in Switzerland?

Answer 1

for every 4oz flour, add 1 tsp of baking powder

Answer 2

No need to buy specialized flour, like self - rising flour, when it's easy to make your own.

Method
For each cup of all - purpose flour add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt


Baker's Tip: Store your flour in a metal cansiter with a tight - fitting lid. Use a permanent marker to write the ratio of flour to baking powder and salt on the inside of the lid so you will always have it with the flour.

Answer 3

A teaspoon each of Baking powder, Cream of Tartar and Bicarbonate of Soda added to the flour will give you excellent scones.

Answer 4

1 teaspoon of baking powder per cup of flour (baking powder is a mixture of bicarb soda and cream of tartar - so presumably a half teaspoon of each , although personally i would go heavier on the bicarb).
I have also heard of a recipe that uses lemonade as a raising agent but not sure of the quantities - will try to find it for you. Cheers.

Answer 5

you dont need self raising flour for scones hun.Try this recipe-

225gms/8oz plain flour
a pinch of salt
2.5ml/1/2tsp baking soda
5ml/1tsp cream of tartar
50gms/2oz butter or marg
50gms/2oz raisins/currants/sultanas
30ml/2tbsp milk
30ml/2tbsp water



or try these-

110gms/4oz muesli
150ml/1/4 pint water
50gms/2oz butter/marg
100gms/4oz plain flour
10ml/2tsp baking powder
50gms/2oz raisins
1 beaten egg
soak muesli in the water for half an hour. rub the butter/marg into the flour and baking powder then add raisins and muesli.shape into scones brush with beaten egg and place in oven @ 200 degree C or 400f or gas mark 6 for about 20 mins or till golden
hope this helps!

Answer 6

When using self raising flour, do not add any of the following: baking powder, baking soda or salt. Then follow the recipe you are using.

Answer 7

use baking powder (if you can find it) but not much I remember making scones in primary school we put a tablespoon of baking powder instead of a teaspoon-the teacher wasn't impressed-20odd years later i'm a bit better at mixing the ingredientsa (but still eat the mixture from the bowl)

Answer 8

Yup,you will have to add your own ingredients,like baking powder,baking soda,but if your not sure on how much ask some of the lady's there,I'm sure they would be more then happy to help you,

Answer 9

Hoi du! Eine Bekannte aus Schottland hat mir das perfekte Scones-Rezept (für Schweizer adaptiert) vermittelt. Leider befindet sich das zu Hause in meinem Schrank - und ich bin "am Schaffe". Hast du eine email Adresse für mich? Dann kann ichs dir schicken. Btw: Absolut selfraising flour frei :-)
Liebs Grüessli us Bärn

Answer 10

Put one teaspoon of baking powder in the mix. This will do the trick.