Gold Medal Self Rising Flour 5 lb – Foolproof Family Baking Flour for Weekend Projects with Kids
Gold Medal Self Rising Flour 5 lb – Foolproof Family Baking Flour for Weekend Projects with Kids
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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
Is Gold Medal Self Rising Flour safe to use when baking with kids?
Yes. It is a standard wheat-based baking ingredient. Adult supervision is still important around the oven, but the flour itself is safe for kids to measure, mix, and handle during supervised baking.
Can my child use this flour without measuring baking powder and salt?
Yes. The leavening and salt are pre-mixed, so kids only need to measure wet ingredients. This reduces spills, confusion, and the chance of skipping an ingredient.
Is this a good flour for a child's first baking project?
It is an excellent choice for a first baking project. The forgiving blend helps biscuits, muffins, and pancakes rise reliably, which gives kids an early win in the kitchen.
Can the whole family use the 2-pack for weekend baking sessions?
Yes. The 2-pack supports frequent weekend baking with kids because you have enough flour for several batches of muffins, pancakes, or cookies in a row.
Will my kids be able to make pizza dough with this flour?
Older kids can mix a simple self-rising flour pizza dough with oil and water. It is a fun, no-yeast project that is hard to mess up, which is great for family pizza nights.
How does the pre-mixed leavening help when baking with kids?
It removes a tricky step that younger bakers often get wrong. The flour handles the rising chemistry, so kids can focus on measuring, mixing, and shaping.
Why is the 5 lb size helpful for families who bake often?
Families who bake on weekends go through flour quickly. A 5 lb bag covers many batches, so parents do not have to run to the store between sessions.
How does the 2-pack help parents baking for school events?
The 2-pack provides a backup bag, which is helpful when baking large quantities for class parties, bake sales, or birthday treats. It keeps the workflow moving without a store run.
Does this flour keep kids safe from common baking mistakes?
It reduces one of the most common mistakes — getting the salt or leavening ratio wrong. The flour is pre-balanced, which lowers the chance of flat or salty results.
Is the bag resealable to keep a kid-friendly kitchen tidy?
The bag has a closure that helps keep flour contained. For the tidiest setup, parents often transfer the flour to a sealed container after opening.
How does self-rising flour compare to all-purpose flour when kids are baking?
All-purpose flour requires separate baking powder and salt, which adds steps kids can forget. Self-rising flour keeps the recipe simpler and more forgiving for younger bakers.
Is this better than a boxed cake mix for baking with kids?
Self-rising flour is more versatile because it handles cookies, biscuits, pizza dough, and pancakes in addition to cakes. One bag covers many more kid-friendly projects than a single boxed mix.
How does Gold Medal compare to other self-rising flour brands for family baking?
Gold Medal is a trusted brand from General Mills with consistent quality. Parents who bake with kids often prefer it because the results are reliable, which keeps kids engaged and proud of what they made.
Will the flour bag be too heavy for a child to pour from?
The 5 lb bag is easier for adults to handle. For kids, parents can pre-portion flour into a smaller bowl so children can scoop and measure without lifting the full bag.
Does this flour work for no-yeast recipes kids can make without long rising times?
Yes. Recipes like biscuits, pancakes, muffins, and quick breads use self-rising flour and skip yeast entirely, which means kids see results in minutes instead of hours.
What if my child has a wheat allergy — is this product still appropriate?
No. This product contains wheat and is not suitable for children with wheat allergies or celiac disease. In that case, look for a wheat-free or gluten-free baking mix designed for sensitive diets.
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.
