What kind of flour do I use? All-purpose or self-rising?

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I have a cupcake recipe that calls for 2 cups of flour,  2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Now I thinking it has to mean all-purpose flour with that much baking powder and salt, but wanted a second opinion. I don't understand why people won't specify which flour they mean!

Sybil H. · Answer

Thanks. That was my feeling also but just wanted someone to confirm it.

C S. · Answer

That would be all purpose flour.  You would not need baking powder and salt if it was self-rising.  My experience is all purpose is the default flour unless something else is specified.

What kind of flour do I use? All-purpose or self-rising?

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