Gold Medal Self Rising Flour 5 lb – Versatile Home Kitchen Flour for Cookies, Pies, and Quick Breads
Gold Medal Self Rising Flour 5 lb – Versatile Home Kitchen Flour for Cookies, Pies, and Quick Breads
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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 a good everyday flour for a home kitchen?
Yes. It is designed for frequent home use and works across pancakes, biscuits, muffins, cookies, quick breads, and pizza dough, which makes it a strong everyday staple in most home kitchens.
Can I use this flour in a small apartment kitchen?
The 5 lb bag fits easily in a cabinet or pantry shelf in an apartment kitchen, and the pre-mixed formula keeps counters cleaner because there are fewer ingredient bags to handle.
Does this work for family pizza nights?
Yes. Gold Medal Self Rising Flour produces a reliable pizza dough when combined with oil, water, and a bit of seasoning. It is a quick alternative to yeast doughs for casual family pizza nights.
How should I store an open 5 lb bag at home?
Transfer the flour to an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry pantry. Stored this way, it maintains its texture and leavening power for many months.
Will this flour give consistent results recipe after recipe?
Gold Medal blends its self-rising flour to deliver a uniform crumb and rise, which is why home bakers trust it for repeatable results across biscuits, pancakes, and muffins.
How does the pre-mixed salt and leavening help in a busy home kitchen?
It removes the need to pull out baking powder and salt for every recipe, which means faster prep, fewer dishes, and less chance of skipping an ingredient on a hectic evening.
What does the 5 lb size do for my home baking routine?
The 5 lb bag covers many batches of biscuits, pancakes, and muffins before needing a replacement, so you shop for flour less often and always have it on hand for spontaneous baking.
Why choose the 2-pack for a home pantry?
The 2-pack is ideal for high-volume home bakers, holiday seasons, and anyone who wants a backup bag stored away. It also lowers the per-use cost compared to buying single bags repeatedly.
Is this safe to keep in a pantry where kids might reach it?
Flour is a dry food ingredient and is not hazardous, but it is best stored in a closed container on a shelf. Keeping it sealed prevents spills and pests.
Can I bake with this flour even if I am a beginner?
Yes. The formulation lowers the barrier to successful baking because the leavening and salt ratios are already balanced. Beginners get reliable lift and texture without needing to learn those ratios first.
How does self-rising flour compare to all-purpose flour for home baking?
Self-rising flour already contains leavening and salt, so it shortcuts recipes that would otherwise call for all-purpose flour plus baking powder and salt. It is a more convenient option for biscuits, pancakes, and quick breads.
Is this a better pantry staple than cake flour?
For most home kitchens, yes. Self-rising flour covers a wider range of everyday recipes, while cake flour is specialized for tender cakes. A pantry stocked with self-rising flour gets more use across the week.
How does Gold Medal compare to store-brand self-rising flour?
Gold Medal is a nationally recognized brand from General Mills with consistent quality control. Store brands can vary in texture and rise between batches, whereas Gold Medal is known for reliable, never-fail results.
Will the flour take up too much space in my kitchen cabinet?
A 5 lb bag is a compact, flat-style bag that fits in most kitchen cabinets and pantry shelves. The 2-pack simply stacks the second bag beside the first.
Does this flour work for both sweet and savory home recipes?
Yes. It works for sweet recipes like muffins, pancakes, cookies, and quick breads, and for savory recipes like biscuits, pizza dough, tortillas, and dumplings.
I have a working pantry — is the 2-pack worth the extra cost?
For a working pantry that supports regular family baking, the 2-pack typically costs less per pound and ensures you never run out during heavy baking weeks or holidays.
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.
