One last quirky fact. Self-rising flour was invented in England in the 1840s. A baker named Henry Jones patented it. He wanted to help sailors make bread on ships. No ovens? No problem. Just a pot and some self-rising dough.
So, this flour has a salty, seafaring past. It’s historically cool.
And now? It’s in your kitchen, waiting to make your next batch of pancakes absurdly fluffy. Use it. Love it. Just don’t ask it to make a baguette.
Go forth. Get a bag. Make something ridiculous. Your All-Purpose flour will understand. It’s been looking a little tired anyway.
