Do you use plain or self rising flour for cobbler?

You can use either plain (all-purpose) flour or self-rising flour for cobbler, but they require different approaches:

Plain Flour (All-Purpose Flour):

* Requires a leavening agent: You'll need to add baking powder and salt to plain flour to give the cobbler its rise.

* More control: You can adjust the amount of leavening agent to achieve your desired texture.

* Versatile: Can be used for both biscuit-style and cake-style cobbler toppings.

Self-Rising Flour:

* Already contains leavening: It has baking powder and salt already incorporated, so you don't need to add any more.

* Simpler: No need to measure out additional ingredients.

* May not be as customizable: The level of leavening is pre-determined, so you may not be able to adjust it as easily.

In general:

* Biscuit-style cobbler toppings: Use plain flour and add baking powder and salt for a lighter, fluffier texture.

* Cake-style cobbler toppings: Both plain flour or self-rising flour can be used, depending on your preference.

Remember: Always follow the recipe's instructions carefully, as they will often specify whether to use plain or self-rising flour.