baking powder

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noun

any of various powders used as a substitute for yeast in baking, composed of sodium bicarbonate mixed with an acid substance, as cream of tartar, capable of setting carbon dioxide free when the mixture is moistened, causing the dough to rise.

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Origin of baking powder

First recorded in 1840–50

Words nearby baking powder

Bakewell tart, bakgat, Bakhtaran, Bakhtin, baking, baking powder, baking sheet, baking soda, Bakke decision, bakkie, baklava

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How to use baking powder in a sentence

Self-rising flour is a lower-protein all-purpose flour mixed with baking powder and salt.
How to make your own self-rising flour at home|Olga Massov|July 23, 2021|Washington Post
Mix the sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, flour, and milk, and add this to the cooled cornmeal mixture.
How to Eat Delmarvelously|jversteegh|July 8, 2021|Outside Online
Add the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then mix well.
How to Eat Delmarvelously|jversteegh|July 8, 2021|Outside Online
A little baking powder could help your less-than-flaky crust.
America forgot how to make proper pie. Can we remember before it’s too late?|Megan McArdle|July 1, 2021|Washington Post

Before chemical leavening became common with the invention of commercial baking powders in the mid-19th century, cooks had two main ways ways to make a light cake rise.
America forgot how to make proper pie. Can we remember before it’s too late?|Megan McArdle|July 1, 2021|Washington Post
Place the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt on parchment or wax paper.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When it came time to add the baking powder, my son asked what it was.
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Place the ground pecans, butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, and eggs in a large bowl and beat together until smooth.
Let Them Eat Cake!|Lydia Brownlow|May 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar.
Bacon Corn Muffins With Savory Cream-Cheese Frosting|Brian Boitano|August 25, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Picking up a can of baking-powder, he read the recipes printed thereon, but without finding just what he wanted.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail|Arthur R. Thompson
I just can't look at those baking-powder biscuits without grabbing one; I'm that wolfish.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
The standards have notches cut in them to hold an ordinary baking-powder can which is used for the boiler.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
One diabetic baking-powder examined contained no starch, another brand from 14 to 16 per cent.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; add shortening and rub in very lightly.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for baking powder

baking powder

noun

any of various powdered mixtures that contain sodium bicarbonate, starch (usually flour), and one or more slightly acidic compounds, such as cream of tartar: used in baking as a substitute for yeast

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Scientific definitions for baking powder

baking powder

[ bā′kĭng ]

A mixture of baking soda, a nonreactive filler (such as starch), and at least one slightly acidic compound (such as cream of tartar). Baking powder works as a leavening agent in baking by releasing carbon dioxide when mixed with a liquid, such as milk or water.