Gold Medal Self Rising Flour 5 lb – Faster Bowl-to-Baked Prep for Busy Weeknight Baking
Gold Medal Self Rising Flour 5 lb – Faster Bowl-to-Baked Prep for Busy Weeknight Baking
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Why you'll love it
- Pre-mixed salt and leavening removes guesswork so bakers go 'from bowl to baked' faster
- Trusted Gold Medal brand with consistent, 'never fails' flour quality
- Large 5 lb value size reduces shopping trips and per-use cost
- Versatile enough for breads, pizza dough, cookies, pies, and more from a single bag
- Beginner-friendly formulation lowers the barrier to successful homemade baked goods
- 2-pack variant available for bulk buyers and serious home bakers
- Consistent, reliable texture every time
- Tender, delicate results for cake biscuits
- Accepted texture that stores well long-term in an airtight container
- Trusted brand quality for self-rising flour
Perfect for
- Quick weeknight baking of biscuits, pancakes, and muffins without measuring leavening and salt separately
- Making homemade pizza dough for family pizza nights
- Baking cookies, pies, and quick breads for holidays and gatherings
- Stocking the pantry as a reliable staple for spontaneous baking
- Buying in 2-pack to keep a backup bag on hand for high-volume holiday baking
- Baking quick breads without yeast (milk bread)
- Making crepes
- Making apple strudel
- Making Jamaican fruit cake for Christmas
- Making bun bao (steamed buns)
- Making fry tortillas and roti/flatbreads
- Baking with leftover Shiner beer instead of serving alcohol
- Making tender/delicate cake biscuits
Make versatile Gold Medal Flour your go-to ingredient for savory recipes your whole family will love. From trusted and traditional dishes to inventive and inspired creations, this pantry staple has you covered.
There’s nothing better than the smell and taste of freshly baked dinner rolls. Gold Medal Bread Flour is higher in protein, giving bread dough better lift and texture—and that means more compliments from guests!
Foolproof crispy coatings for chicken, pork, and other proteins starts with Gold Medal Flour. Try our Oven-Fried Picnic Chicken recipe for a comfort food favorite that’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
Experience the fun and creativity of making homemade pizza from scratch. We’ve specially formulated our pizza flour to help create the thin, hearth-style, or deep dish crust you’re craving.
Whipping up a batch of baked goods? Add easy-to-use Gold Medal Flour to the mix for extraordinary results! For decades, we’ve been helping bakers turn their sweet ideas into crowd-pleasing desserts.
Our Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookies recipe is a classic! With a few tried and true ingredients including Gold Medal Flour, brown sugar, peanut butter and chocolate stars, you can share the chocolatey goodness with family and friends.
A slice of moist, scrumptious Old Fashioned Gingerbread makes any moment sweeter. Add an extra touch of confidence to everything you bake by choosing Gold Medal as your preferred baking flour.
Create a flaky, incredible-tasting pie crust using a timeless recipe of Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour, salt, shortening and ice cold water. A sweet idea for holidays or every day.
Product Information
PANTRY STAPLE: Use our premium quality self rising flour to save time making your delicious baked goods BAKING ESSENTIAL: Go from bowl to baked with this flour containing salt and leavening agents CRUST TO CRUMB: Consistent, perfectly proportioned flour that's easy to use and never fails ENDLESS USES: Can be used for breads, pizza dough, cookies, pies, and more CONTAINS: One 5 lb bag of Gold Medal Premium Quality Self Rising Flour
Product Dimensions : 4.13 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches; 2 Pounds Item model number : 016000116108 UPC : 016000116108 016000126602 Manufacturer : General Mills Units : 80.0 Ounce Best Sellers Rank: #11,998 in Grocery & Gourmet Food PANTRY STAPLE: Use our premium quality self rising flour to save time making your delicious baked goods BAKING ESSENTIAL: Go from bowl to baked with this flour containing salt and leavening agents CRUST TO CRUMB: Consistent, perfectly proportioned flour that's easy to use and never fails ENDLESS USES: Can be used for breads, pizza dough, cookies, pies, and more CONTAINS: One 5 lb bag of Gold Medal Premium Quality Self Rising Flour
Frequently Asked Questions
How does self-rising flour speed up weeknight baking?
Because the leavening and salt are already blended in, you skip two measuring steps per recipe. That shortens prep time for biscuits, pancakes, and muffins so you can get dinner or breakfast on the table faster.
Can this flour help me get more done in a single baking session?
Yes. The consistent blend means fewer failed batches and less re-work, so the time you spend baking turns into more finished trays of biscuits, cookies, or muffins per session.
Is this a good option for meal prep and batch baking?
It works well for batch baking. The 5 lb bag supports multiple trays of muffins, dozens of cookies, or several rounds of pizza dough in one session without running out mid-prep.
Does the 2-pack help during high-volume holiday baking?
The 2-pack is built for high-volume periods. Having two bags means you can keep baking while the second bag stays sealed in the pantry, which keeps your workflow uninterrupted.
Can I use this flour to bake while juggling a work-from-home schedule?
Yes. Quick recipes like biscuits and pancakes made with self-rising flour take minimal active time, so they fit between meetings or focus blocks without derailing your day.
How does the pre-mixed leavening improve baking efficiency?
It removes a measuring step and one source of error. You add wet ingredients, mix, and bake, which compresses the workflow and lets you move on to the next task more quickly.
What does the 5 lb size do for baking productivity?
A larger bag means fewer shopping interruptions. You can plan several baking sessions from one bag without pausing to restock.
How does the 2-pack configuration help serious home bakers?
It guarantees a backup bag is always available, which matters during holidays, birthday weeks, or any period when you are running the oven at full capacity.
Does this flour give predictable results so I can plan my schedule?
Gold Medal Self Rising Flour is blended for consistent rise and texture, so the outcome is predictable. That reliability makes it easier to plan baking into a busy schedule.
Can I streamline recipe prep with this flour for repeatable results?
Yes. Because the salt and leavening ratios are fixed in the blend, the same recipe will behave the same way every time, which simplifies planning and reduces adjustments.
How does self-rising flour compare to all-purpose flour for fast weeknight baking?
All-purpose flour requires you to add and measure baking powder and salt separately, which adds time and dishes. Self-rising flour eliminates that step and speeds up the entire recipe.
Is this more efficient than using a baking mix from a box?
Boxed baking mixes are recipe-specific and more expensive per batch. A bag of self-rising flour handles a wider range of recipes at a lower per-use cost, which is more efficient over time.
How does Gold Medal compare to other self-rising flour brands for productivity?
Gold Medal's quality control means fewer failed batches and less time spent troubleshooting. Other brands can produce inconsistent results that force you to redo work.
Will the bag stay sealed well enough to keep my pantry organized?
The bag has a secure closure that keeps flour contained. For long-term pantry organization, transfer to an airtight container to lock out moisture and pests.
Does this flour support freezer meal prep and make-ahead baking?
Yes. You can bake biscuits, muffins, or quick breads ahead of time and freeze them, and the self-rising blend helps maintain a tender texture after reheating.
Is there a learning curve that could slow me down?
There is almost no learning curve. If you can measure wet ingredients and follow a simple recipe, the flour handles the leavening balance for you.
How do I use Gold Medal Self Rising Flour in a basic biscuit recipe?
Combine 2 cups of self-rising flour with 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional), then cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add 3/4 cup of milk, stir just until combined, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, and bake at 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden on top.
Can I use self-rising flour to make pizza dough without yeast?
Yes. Mix 2 1/2 cups of self-rising flour with 1 cup of warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, plus a pinch of sugar if desired. Knead briefly, roll out, top, and bake at 475°F for 12 to 15 minutes for a quick weeknight pizza crust.
How do I store an opened bag to keep it fresh?
Pour the flour into an airtight container, press out excess air, seal it, and store in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight. Properly stored, the flour stays fresh for many months without losing leavening power.
Is this flour compatible with yeast-based bread recipes?
It is not ideal for traditional yeast bread because it already contains leavening agents. For yeast recipes that call for self-rising flour, you can use it, but the rise and flavor will differ from recipes designed for all-purpose or bread flour.
Can I substitute this flour for all-purpose flour in any recipe?
Only in recipes that already call for added baking powder and salt. If a recipe uses all-purpose flour without leavening, swapping in self-rising flour will change the salt and rise balance, so the recipe should be adjusted or a different flour used.
What is included when I order a single bag versus the 2-pack?
A single order ships one 5 lb (80 oz) bag of Gold Medal Self Rising Flour. The 2-pack ships two individually sealed 5 lb bags. Nothing else is included, so you supply your own wet ingredients, butter, and toppings for any recipe.
Is wheat flour safe for people with gluten intolerance?
No. Gold Medal Self Rising Flour is made from wheat and contains gluten. It is not suitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, who should choose a certified gluten-free flour instead.
Will the flour expire or lose its rising power over time?
Stored properly in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, the flour stays usable for many months. Over very long storage, the leavening agents gradually lose potency, which can cause baked goods to rise less than expected.
What is the difference between self-rising flour and all-purpose flour?
All-purpose flour is plain milled wheat flour with no added leavening or salt. Self-rising flour is all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt pre-mixed in precise ratios, which makes it a shortcut ingredient for biscuits, pancakes, muffins, and quick breads.
