Telling the difference in flours?

[cheezelkat]

Darling DP popped some flour into a random tupperware container last night...and forgot to label it plain or self-raising. His very helpful solution was to wait to see if my muffins rise :laughing: :rolleyes:

Has anyone else got a better solution for testing what kind of flour it is?

[Bron]

Oh dear. There is probably some terribly clever way. Let's see.....

I just checked the Cook's Companion (I love Stephanie Alexander, this book is like a bible for the kitchen), but she doesn't mention this. Sorry.

[Chickadee]

Look in the bin for the packaging?

[Bron]

Martha=genius.

[KarniF00l]

haha I was going to point out the obvious like Martha but if you can't find the packaging bake a cookie and see what happens to it.

[Chickadee]

Martha=genius.
**takes a bow**

Although, not so genius if there are this morning's breakfast remains on top. Ewwww.

[Nates_Mumma]

i think just taste a tiny bit
if its bland its plain
if it tingles a bit its s/r

[cheezelkat]

ooh can't even do that! wheelie bin man came this morning.

I know there was a packet of SR and plain in the cupboard...both of which are missing. I fear they may even be mixed now :laughing: Oh dear...

[Chickadee]

I fear they may even be mixed now :laughing: Oh dear...
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[reAllytee]

Dip your finger in it to taste it will be a little salty if its self raising !

[LucyE]

or mix a bit into some water. If it's sr then the bicarb component will cause a small amount of bubbling.