Whenever the recipe calls for self-rising flour and you don’t have it. That’s the obvious answer. But also: when you want to tweak the salt level yourself. You control the destiny of your scones.
It’s perfect for Southern-style biscuits. It’s perfect for quick breads. It’s perfect for that midnight muffin craving when the stores are closed and your soul needs carbs. This is a life skill.
Bonus: If you need all-purpose flour back, you can't undo this. But you can make a note. This is a one-way ticket to fluffytown.
Quirky History Lesson (In Two Sentences)
Self-rising flour was invented in the 1840s by a British guy named Henry Jones. He wanted sailors to have bread on long voyages without carrying separate ingredients. You are now continuing a 180-year-old Navy tradition. You’re welcome.
Your home kitchen is now a ship. Your whisk is the mast. Set sail for baked goods.
