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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Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir until butter is thoroughly coated in flour mixture.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Otherwise, both recipes rely on many of the baking basics, including flour, butter, eggs, and baking powder or baking soda.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Otherwise, both recipes rely on many of the baking basics, including flour, butter, eggs, and baking powder or baking soda.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
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 28 Dec. 2025.
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