self–rising flour

noun self–ris·ing flour \ˈself-ˈrī-ziŋ-\

: a mixture of flour, salt, and baking powder

Full Definition of SELF-RISING FLOUR

: a commercially prepared mixture of flour, salt, and a leavening agent —called also self-raising flour

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1854

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