# Simplified Homemade Flours This Easy Recipe Instructs How to Make Self-Rising Flour from Scratch By M | Published 2015-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrising-flour References: [skillet.lifehacker](http://skillet.lifehacker.com/make-your-own-self-rising-flour-with-stuff-you-already-1724968628) & [epicurious](http://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/substitute-flour-all-purpose-cake-self-rising-article) Baking requires having all sorts of different flours on-hand, often including the popular cake or self-rising flour. Thankfully this simple recipe teaches you how to make your very own self-rising flour from scratch without any added preservatives or unnecessary ingredients. Nothing is worse than starting a [dessert recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blondie-baking-mix) to only realize you're missing one ingredient. Traditionally self-rising flour is made from finely milled wheat than all-purpose, making it ideal for baking. This is a great recipe to keep on hand if you bake often and find you're always in need of self-rising flour. To make the [cake flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour), simply combined baking soda and salt to one cup of all-purpose flour. The salt and baking soda act to replicate that same rising effect so that your baked goods come out just as fluffy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Flour:** Creating homemade flours is becoming more popular as people seek to control the ingredients in their baking. - **DIY Baking Ingredients:** Consumers are turning to DIY recipes for baking staples like flour as they seek to avoid unnecessary ingredients. - **Simplified Baking Recipes:** Recipes that simplify the baking process and use simple ingredients are gaining popularity. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can innovate by creating lines of simplified, natural baking ingredients. - **Grocery Stores:** Grocery stores can cater to DIY bakers by stocking a wider variety of flours and natural baking ingredients. - **Online Recipe Platforms:** Online recipe platforms can attract users by offering simplified recipes that include easy-to-make ingredients like homemade flours. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vanilla-Flavored Baking Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-mills-1.md) - [Premium Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-baking-mixes.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Cake Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrs-flour-cake-mixes.md) - [Savory Bread-Making Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-bread-mix-kits.md) - [Enhanced Instant Yeasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleischmanns-quickrise-plus.md) - [Minimal Ingredient Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-puff-tortillas.md) - [Fiber-Rich Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-arthur-baking-prebiotic-mix.md) - [Chilled Pour-and-Bake Batters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krusteaz-batters.md) - [Natural Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krusteaz-baking-mix.md)