baking powder
noun
: a powder used as a leavening agent in making baked goods (such as quick breads) that typically consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (such as cream of tartar), and starch or flour
Examples of baking powder in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder.
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Baking soda and baking powder add lift to your cookies and prevent them from spreading out.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Make the Dough: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Make the Dough: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for baking powder
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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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