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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Also, this shortbread has baking powder in it, which is quite unusual for shortbread.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Aluminum: Consumption of aluminum used as a food additive in products such as baking powder and cheese on frozen pizza – and in antacids – is generally considered safe.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
Put flour, pistachios, salt, baking powder, baking soda.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Aluminum: Consumption of aluminum used as a food additive in products such as baking powder and cheese on frozen pizza – and in antacids – is generally considered safe.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
Put flour, pistachios, salt, baking powder, baking soda.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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