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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 1:55 pm
I mistakenly bought two bags of self rising flour. Just what is self rising flour, is there yeast in it? I cannot tell from the ingredients listed. Can I use this like regular flour?
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Eliz87
Member
07-30-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:00 pm
I'm pretty sure it's all-purpose flour with baking powder mixed in with it. Just don't use baking powder along with it if you are going to bake something, and all should be fine.
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:02 pm
Thank you! Do you know if I can put it in a bread machine?
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:03 pm
Deesandy, Self rising flour has the baking powder and salt already mixed in. Like Eliz said just don't add either and it will work out fine.
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Eliz87
Member
07-30-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:03 pm
Yes, it should be fine in the bread machine.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:08 pm
I don't know about any other uses for self-rising flour, but for God's sake don't try to make spaetzle using it. You will be sorry - it turns out waterlogged and porous.
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:17 pm
Just mix in a bottle or can of your favorite beer and bake. Great beer bread! 
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:25 pm
You read the back of the bag, and it didn't tell you what it already has in it and what it can be used for? I think it has baking soda, powder and salt in it, but it does not have yeast in it.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:37 pm
I don't think you can use it in the bread machine. You need plain flour and yeast for bread machine. Self rising is the best in the world for biscuits, good for pancakes, etc. The things you would make using flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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Eliz87
Member
07-30-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:54 pm
I'm sure I've used it in my bread machine, and it's turned out really good. It does rise more than the all-purpose flour.
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 3:23 pm
Max, do you have a recipe? I have done stranger things with my bread machine so I will give it a shot and see what happens! Thank you everyone!
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 3:43 pm
There are lots of variations, but here's the basic beer bread recipe. 3 cups self-rising flour* 3 tbsp. sugar 12 oz. beer (melted butter or margarine, optional) * 3 cups self rising flour is the same as: 3 cups regular flour plus 4 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 1/2 tsp salt Mix ingredients. Put in greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. About halfway through, brush with melted butter (or margarine).
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 4:17 pm
printing out that recipe Max! Does it matter what kind of beer?
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 4:40 pm
Use whatever kind of beer you like. Different kinds will give the bread a different flavor. I like it best when I use a dark beer, like a Porter. 
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 6:34 pm
Wow! That sounds good and seems easy! Thanks a bunch! You don't happen to have a recipe for cheese bread now do you? 
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:50 pm
i put beer in my pancake mix to make sourdough pancakes. i put beer in me, sometimes, too.
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 10:49 pm
Here's my all-time favorite Cheese Bread recipe. This is circa 1967 in my 4-H cooking class cookbook from the University of California Agricultural Extension. Cheese Bread (serves 8 to 12) 1 egg 1-1/2 cups milk 3-3/4 cups biscuit mix 1-1/2 teaspoons salt OR 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 cup (1/4 pound) finely shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1 tablespoon poppy seed (optional) Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Grease the bottom of a loaf pan (about 9 by 5 by 3 inches) with oil or an unsalted fat. Place egg and milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl and beat until blended. Add the other ingredients. Stir to blend and beat vigorously for 1 minute. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with poppy seed (optional). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the loaf sprints back when touched with your finger. Place on a rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Slice and serve warm. Slices of leftover bread may be toasted. BTW, the toast is AWESOME! 
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:08 am
Who needs Martha when we can have Max? Thank you Max!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:17 am
Tabby girl, I knew we were related - I was raised on beer pancakes, and am in the process of helping raise somemore beer pancake afficionados. I find Budweiser makes the fluffiest pancakes, when mixed with Bisquick.
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 10:37 am

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Lobster
Member
04-13-2001
| Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 9:20 pm
Just buttin' in to add to Max's beer bread recommendations. I used to make this a lot when I was younger and was constantly baking something. I've used several different kinds of beer but the best loaf I ever made was using Guinness Extra Stout. It was awesome!!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 8:49 am
Martha's in court.
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 1:24 pm
Yes, she is a tad busy right now. She should call Max and ask for a fill in while she is away...
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 1:48 pm
http://www.savemartha.com/
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 9:28 pm
Ask me anything. I'll give answers. I just don't guarantee how accurate they all will be! 
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