Making your own self-raising flour in the Thermomix takes less than a minute – just plain flour and baking powder, mixed until perfectly even. Handy as a backup, and easy to scale up if you want a bigger batch on hand.
This is part of my Thermomix pantry basics series. In this collection, I share simple ways to save money and time by making everyday staples in the Thermomix – like turning regular white sugar into icing sugar.
Recipe Tips
Ratio: Use 1 teaspoon of baking powder for every 100g of plain flour.
Make a larger batch: This recipe scales up easily. If you bake regularly, it’s worth making a bigger batch to keep on hand.
Ensure your baking powder is fresh: If the baking powder is past its use-by date, your cakes and muffins won’t rise properly. To check if it’s still active, try this quick test:
- Boil some water.
- Place ½ a teaspoon of baking powder into a small ramekin or mug.
- Pour in about 100ml of the hot water.
- If it fizzes energetically, it’s active. If it does nothing or fizzes weakly, it’s time to replace it.
