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    Feb 13, 2009, 05:16 AM
    Plain Flour or Self Raising?
    Hello! I have just very cleverly filled two unmarked bottles with flour. One with self raising, the other with plain. Unfortunately, I forgot to take note of which is which. Is there anyway of identifying which is which (aside from baking something and seeing if it rises or not)? :o
    MUCH obliged :D thank you.
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    Feb 17, 2009, 11:56 AM
    I don't use flour, but it should be easy to test. Mix 1/4 cup of each with some water. Then set aside for a few hours (or overnight) and see which one rises. I'm guessing that self-rising flour will rise.
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    Feb 18, 2009, 02:10 AM

    Simple Take a small teaspoon full and add some vinegar to it. If you get foaming then it will be self rising. The baking soda will react with the vinegar
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    Apr 1, 2009, 04:48 PM

    What to use when you don't have self rising flour
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    Apr 25, 2009, 07:42 PM

    Baking powder! The bottle would have instructions on flour/baking powder ratio. Don't get over excited using it, if you put too much you get a soapy feeling and taste in your food. Not appetizing!
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