British flour with baking powder pre-mixed, spelled ‘self-raising’ (not ‘self-rising’ as Americans spell it).
Self-raising flour
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"self-raising"
Etymology & History
British flour with baking powder pre-mixed, spelled 'self-raising' (not 'self-rising' as Americans spell it). Invented in Britain in 1840s. Makes baking easier. American equivalent is 'self-rising flour'.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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