HACKS- HOW TO MAKE THESE BAKING FLOURS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THEM AT HOME!

It happens to me sometimes and it is so annoying, I am ready to work on my breads or desserts, then, I do not have enough of whatever flour I have to use in the recipe and since I do not want to run to the grocery store, I use this little secret that I learned many years ago.

I found ways to make my own flours BOOM, and I am sharing it with you.  Keep this post. Smile.
 
SELF-RISING FLOUR:
1 CUP OF UNBLEACHED ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1 ½ TSP. OF BAKING POWDER,
 ¼ TSP. OF REGULAR TABLE SALT.
WHISK ALL THESE INGREDIENTS IN A BOWL AND YOU ARE READY TO START YOUR DESSERT.

BREAD FLOUR:
MEASURE 1 CUP OF ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR IN A BOWL,
THEN EXTRACT 1 ½ TSP FROM IT.
NEXT, ADD 1 ½ TEASPOONS OF VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN.
WHISK TOGETHER AND USE IT IN YOUR BREAD RECIPE.  

PASTRY FLOUR:
MEASURE 1 1/3 CUP OF ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
ADD 2/3 CUPS OF CAKE FLOUR, DONE.
 
BONUS; BUTTERMILK: 1 CUP OF WHOLE MILK OR 2% OR HALF AND HALF AND 1 TBSP. FRESH LEMON JUICE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE A LEMON, THEN USE WHITE VINEGAR. STIR THE MIX AND ALLOW TO REST BEFORE USING IT FOR 10 MINUTES. DON’T FORGET TO STIR AGAIN JUST BEFORE YOU PLAN TO USE IT.
Also, when I don’t have buttermilk, sometimes I substitute the ingredient with fat free Greek yogurt or even sour cream. You won’t notice the difference. smile.