Can you substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour in cookies?

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1. Can you substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour in cookies?
2. What do you add to all-purpose flour to make it self rising?
3. How much baking soda do you use per pound of flour?
4. Can you put too much baking powder?

Can you substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour in cookies?

All-purpose flour is made from wheat. ... There are some cases in which you can substitute the same amount of self-rising flour for the amount of all-purpose flour called for in a recipe. If a recipe calls for ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of baking powder per 1 cup of all-purpose flour, it's safe to swap in self-rising flour.

What do you add to all-purpose flour to make it self rising?

For each cup of all-purpose flour, you will need 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt together until combined, then use as directed in the recipe in place of the self-rising flour.

How much baking soda do you use per pound of flour?

For baking soda (which is used if the recipe has a considerable amount of acidic ingredients), use 1/4 teaspoon soda for each cup of flour. Finally, don't forget a little salt, about 1/2 teaspoon for a small cake like this. It's a major flavor enhancer.

Can you put too much baking powder?

Most baking powder used today is double-acting which means it reacts to liquid and heat and happens in two stages. ... Too much baking powder can cause the batter to be bitter tasting. It can also cause the batter to rise rapidly and then collapse.