If your recipe calls for self-rising flour, but you have none, don't worry. You likely already have all the ingredients you'll need for a substitute.

If you're a baker, it's a good idea to know the difference - and how to make your own.

While most baking recipes call for all-purpose flour or sometimes cake flour, you'll occasionally see self-rising flour listed as an ingredient. There's a reason for this: Self-rising flour acts ...

a bowl of flour surrounded by baking ingredients and utensils - goir/Shutterstock If you've ever found yourself spontaneously wanting to bake a treat, only to realize that you don't have the ...